Psalm 35:9

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

Modern
Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD and exult in His salvation.
Traditional
And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord: it shall rejoice in his salvation.
Literal
And my soul will rejoice in YHWH; it will exult in His salvation.
Latin
Anima autem mea exsultabit in Domino, et delectabitur super salutari suo.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD and exult in His salvation.

Notes

The psalmist desires the Lord's salvation. The language may seem harsh, but it comes from a wish for justice and for the Lord to help the needy and oppressed.

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

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Topics

Enemy: General Scriptures Concerning Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Thankfulness: Exemplified