Psalms 35:2
The unjust one has said within himself that he would commit offenses. There is no fear of God before his eyes.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.
In Context
1Unto the end. To the servant of the Lord, David himself.
3For he has acted deceitfully in his sight, such that his iniquity will be found to be hatred.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:41When I sharpen my sword like lightning, and my hand takes hold of judgment, then I will render vengeance to my enemies, and I will repay those who hate me.
Psalms 91:4upon the ten strings, upon the psaltery, with a canticle, upon stringed instruments.
Isaiah 42:13The Lord will go forth like a strong man; like a man of battle, he will stir up zeal. He will shout and cry out. He will prevail against his enemies.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 35:2-11
Prayer for Divine Protection. 1 Plead my cause, O Lord , with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me. 2 Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help. 3 Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation. 4 Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt. 5 Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the Lord chase… Read the whole commentary →