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Take up the buckler[a] and the shield,
    and rise up to help me.
Take out the spear and the ax to confront the one who pursues me;
    say to me, “I am your deliverer!”

Let those who seek my life be ashamed and disgraced;
    let those who plot evil against me be driven back and confounded.

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  1. Psalm 35:2 I.e. a small shield

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