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Take hold of shield and buckler,
And stand up for my help.
Draw out also the spear, [a]and stop the way against them that pursue me:
Say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.
Let them be put to shame and brought to dishonor that seek after my soul:
Let them be turned back and confounded that devise my hurt.

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  1. Psalm 35:3 Or, and the battle axe against etc.

Take up shield(A) and armor;
    arise(B) and come to my aid.(C)
Brandish spear(D) and javelin[a](E)
    against those who pursue me.
Say to me,
    “I am your salvation.(F)

May those who seek my life(G)
    be disgraced(H) and put to shame;(I)
may those who plot my ruin
    be turned back(J) in dismay.

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  1. Psalm 35:3 Or and block the way