Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.

Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.

Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.

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Take hold of [a](A)buckler and shield
And rise up as (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 hold of shield and [a]buckler,
And stand up for my help.
Also draw out the spear,
And stop those who pursue me.
Say to my soul,
“I am your salvation.”

(A)Let those be put to shame and brought to dishonor
Who seek after my life;
Let those be (B)turned back and brought to confusion
Who plot my hurt.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 35:2 A small shield