Psalms 35:2
Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
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. Fight against those who fight against me.
3Brandish the spear and block those who pursue me. Tell my soul, “I am your salvation.”
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:41if I sharpen my glittering sword, my hand grasps it in judgement; I will take vengeance on my adversaries, and will repay those who hate me.
Psalms 91:4He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart.
Isaiah 42:13The LORD will go out like a mighty man. He will stir up zeal like a man of war. He will raise a war cry. Yes, he will shout aloud. He will triumph over 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 →