Psalm 35:1

Contend with My Opponents, O LORD · Psalm 35:1–28
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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

David

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

David Imprecatory Psalms Music Psalms, Book of

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