Take hold of [a](A)buckler and shield
And rise up for (B)my help.
Draw also the spear and [b]the battle-axe to meet those who pursue me;
Say to my soul, “I am (C)your salvation.”
Let those be (D)ashamed and dishonored who seek my [c]life;
Let those be (E)turned back and humiliated who devise evil against me.

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  1. Psalm 35:2 I.e. small shield
  2. Psalm 35:3 Or close up the path against those
  3. Psalm 35:4 Or soul

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