Psalms 35:1-7

¹By David. Contend, LORD, with those who contend with me. Fight against those who fight against me.

²Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help.

³Brandish the spear and block those who pursue me. Tell my soul, “I am your salvation.”

⁴Let those who seek after my soul be disappointed and brought to dishonour. Let those who plot my ruin be turned back and confounded.

⁵Let them be as chaff before the wind, The LORD’s angel driving them on.

⁶Let their way be dark and slippery, The LORD’s angel pursuing them.

⁷For without cause they have hidden their net in a pit for me. Without cause they have dug a pit for my soul.