Psalms 35:2
Grasp shield and buckler, and rise up as my help.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.
In Context
1Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me, do battle with those who do battle with me.
3Draw spear and battle-axe, confront those who pursue me. Assure me that you will help me.
Cross References
Psalms 91:4he shelters you with his pinions, and under his wings you can hide. His truth will be a shield and buckler.
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 →