Psalms 35:2

Psalms 35:1 net — By David. O LORD, fight those who fight with me! Attack those who attack me!

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"By David. O LORD, fight those who fight with me! Attack those who attack me!"

— Psalms 35:1, NET Bible

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KJV
“Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.”
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ASV
“ Strive thou, O Jehovah, with them that strive with me: Fight thou against them that fight against me. ”
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WEB
“Contend, Yahweh, with those who contend with me. Fight against those who fight against me.”
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DRB
“Unto the end, for the servant of God, David himself.”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB
BBE
“ O Lord, be on my side against those who are judging me; be at war with those who make war against me.”
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KJVA
“Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.”
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Psalms 35 — Context

By David. O LORD, fight those who fight with me! Attack those who attack me!

Grab your small shield and large shield, and rise up to help me!

Use your spear and lance against those who chase me! Assure me with these words:“I am your deliverer!”

May those who seek my life be embarrassed and humiliated! May those who plan to harm me be turned back and ashamed!

Psalms 35:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 35:1 say?

Psalms 35:1 in the NET Bible reads: “By David. O LORD, fight those who fight with me! Attack those who attack me!”

Where is Psalms 35:1 in the Bible?

Psalms 35:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 35, verse 1.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 35:1.

What translation should I read Psalms 35:1 in?

Psalms 35:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 35:1?

Psalms 35:1 reads (NET): “By David. O LORD, fight those who fight with me! Attack those who attack me!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 35:1 net — By David. O LORD, fight those who fight with me! Attack those who attack me!

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