Psalms 35:23 net — Rouse yourself, wake up and vindicate me! My God and Lord, defend my just cause!

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"Rouse yourself, wake up and vindicate me! My God and Lord, defend my just cause!"

— Psalms 35:23, NET Bible

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Psalms 35 — Context

20

For they do not try to make peace with others, but plan ways to deceive those who live peacefully in the land.

21

They are ready to devour me; they say,“Aha! Aha! We’ve got you!”

22

But you take notice, LORD; do not be silent! O Lord, do not remain far away from me!

23

Rouse yourself, wake up and vindicate me! My God and Lord, defend my just cause!

24

Vindicate me by your justice, O LORD my God! Do not let them gloat over me!

25

Do not let them say to themselves,“Aha! We have what we wanted!” Do not let them say,“We have devoured him!”

26

May those who rejoice in my troubles be totally embarrassed and ashamed! May those who arrogantly taunt me be covered with shame and humiliation!

Psalms 35:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 35:23 say?
Psalms 35:23 in the NET Bible reads: “Rouse yourself, wake up and vindicate me! My God and Lord, defend my just cause!”
Where is Psalms 35:23 in the Bible?
Psalms 35:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 35, verse 23.
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 35:23.
What translation should I read Psalms 35:23 in?
Psalms 35:23 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 35:23?
Psalms 35:23 reads (NET): “Rouse yourself, wake up and vindicate me! My God and Lord, defend my just cause!” 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.
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