Translations
Modern
Of David. Contend with my opponents, O LORD; fight against those who fight against me.
Traditional
A Psalm of David. Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.
Literal
Of David. Contend, O YHWH, with my opponents; fight with those fighting me!
Latin
Ipsi David. Judica, Domine, nocentes me; expugna impugnantes me.
Original
Hebrew
English
Of David. Contend with my opponents, O LORD; fight against those who fight against me.
Notes
In this lament, the Lord's troubled servant asks God to notice his situation and defend him.
Theme notes and profiles
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ
Glossary
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Anthropomorphisms: Miscellaneous Figures David: King of Israel: At This Time Probably Writes David: King of Israel: Devoutness of David: King of Israel: Probably Writes Psalms Eleven at This Period of his Life Enemy: General Scriptures Concerning Gnashing of Teeth: General Scriptures Concerning Psalms: Afflictions Strife: Saints should Seek God's Protection From War with Prayer Warfare of Saints: To be Carried On with Prayer