Psalms 35:1-8 ▼

1 Of David. Contend, O Yahweh, with those who contend with me; Fight against those who fight against me.

2 Take hold of shield and large shield And rise up for my help.

3 Draw also the spear and the battle-axe to meet those who pursue me; Say to my soul, “I am your salvation.”

4 Let those be ashamed and dishonored who seek my life; Let those who devise evil against me be turned back and humiliated.

5 Let them be like chaff before the wind, With the angel of Yahweh driving them on.

6 Let their way be dark and slippery, With the angel of Yahweh pursuing them.

7 For without cause they hid their net for me; Without cause they dug a pit for my soul.

8 Let destruction, which he does not know, come upon him, And let the net, which he hid, catch him; Let him fall into it in destruction.