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Psalm 35

Psalm 35:24

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

Modern
Vindicate me by Your righteousness, O LORD my God, and do not let them gloat over me.
Traditional
Judge me, O Lord my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me.
Literal
Judge for me according to Your righteousness, O YHWH my God, and do not let them rejoice over me.
Latin
Judica me secundum justitiam tuam, Domine Deus meus, et non supergaudeant mihi.

Original

Hebrew
English
Vindicate me by Your righteousness, O LORD my God, and do not let them gloat over me.

Notes

Psalms 35:19–25

In this prayer for justice, the psalmist faces a crisis so great that only the Lord can resolve it. The psalmist chooses the right path and believes that vengeance belongs to the Lord.

God’s patience allows the wicked to continue in their evil ways. Because of this, their hearts grow harder and they find reasons to justify their behavior.

Psalms 35:1–28

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

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Enemy: General Scriptures Concerning God: Judge, and his Justice The Righteousness of God: we should Pray: To be Judged According To