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Psalm 35:1 KJV
Psalms · chapter 35 · verse 1
A Psalm of David.Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.Psalm 35:1 · King James Version
Psalm 35:1 in context
1Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.
2Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.
3Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.
Commentary
Cross references
- Psalms 43:1
- Jeremiah 51:36
- Psalms 119:154
- Isaiah 49:25
- Proverbs 23:11
- Proverbs 22:23
- Lamentations 3:58
- Acts 5:39
Key words (Strong's)
- striveyârîybliterally he will contendH3401 →
- Pleadrîybproperly, to tossH7378 →
- fightlâchamto feed onH3898 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
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In these verses we have, I. David's representation of his case to God, setting forth the restless rage and malice of his persecutors. He was God's servant, expressly appointed by him to be what he was, followed his guidance, and aimed at his glory in the way of duty, had lived (as St.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-10