Psalm 35:1–9

1 Plead 1my cause, O Lord, with those who strive with me;

Fight against those who fight against me.

2 Take hold of shield and 2buckler,

And stand up for my help.

3 Also draw out the spear,

And stop those who pursue me.

Say to my soul,

“I am your salvation.”

4 aLet those be put to shame and brought to dishonor

Who seek after my life;

Let those be bturned back and brought to confusion

Who plot my hurt.

5 cLet them be like chaff before the wind,

And let the 3angel of the Lord chase them.

6 Let their way be ddark and slippery,

And let the angel of the Lord pursue them.

7 For without cause they have ehidden their net for me in a pit,

Which they have dug without cause for my life.

8 4Let fdestruction come upon him unexpectedly,

And let his net that he has hidden catch himself;

Into that very destruction let him fall.

9 And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord;

It shall rejoice in His salvation.