Psalm 35:2

Modern

Take up Your shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid.

Traditional

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

Literal

Take hold of shield and buckler, and rise in help of me,

Latin

Apprehende arma et scutum, et exsurge in adjutorium mihi.

Hebrew

English

Take up Your shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid.

In this lament, the Lord's troubled servant asks God to notice his situation and defend him.

Theme notes and profiles

Psalm 91:4
He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.
Isaiah 42:13
The LORD goes forth like a mighty one; He stirs up His zeal like a warrior. He shouts; yes, He roars in triumph over His enemies:
Exodus 15:3
The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is His name.
Deuteronomy 32:41–42
…when I sharpen My flashing sword, and My hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on My adversaries and repay those who hate Me.
Psalm 7:12–13
If one does not repent, God will sharpen His sword; He has bent and strung His bow.
Isaiah 13:5
They are coming from faraway lands, from the ends of the heavens—the LORD and the weapons of His wrath—to destroy the whole country.