Psalms 35:2
Take hold of shield and buckler, and rise up for my help.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.
In Context
3And draw out the spear, and step in against my pursuers; say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:41When I whet my glittering sword, and my hand taketh hold on judgment: I will render vengeance unto my enemies, and those that hate me will I requite.
Psalms 91:4With his pinions will he cover thee, and under his wings shalt thou find shelter: shield and buckler is his truth.
Isaiah 42:13The Lord—as a mighty one will he go forth, like a man of war will he arouse his vengeance: he will shout, yea, raise the war-cry; against his enemies will he show his strength.
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 →