Psalms 35:1

Psalms 35:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.
• New International Version (NIV)Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me!
• New King James Version (NKJV)Plead my cause, O Lord, with those who strive with me; Fight against those who fight against me.

Context of Psalms 35:1

Strive, O Jehovah, with them that strive with me; fight against them that fight against me: 2Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help; 3And draw out the spear, and stop [the way] against my pursuers: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.

Psalms 35:1 word by word

רִיבָ֣ה יְ֭הוָה אֶת־יְרִיבַ֑י לְ֝חַ֗ם אֶת־לֹֽחֲמָֽי׃Read the interlinear

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Cross-references for Psalms 35:1

• Psalms 43:1Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation; deliver me from the deceitful and unrighteous man.
• Psalms 119:154Plead my cause, and redeem me: quicken me according to thy *word.
• 1 Samuel 24:15Jehovah therefore shall be judge, and judge between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and do me justice [in delivering me] out of thy hand.
• Proverbs 22:23for Jehovah will plead their cause, and despoil the soul of those that despoil them.
• Proverbs 23:11for their redeemer is mighty; he will plead their cause against thee.
• Jeremiah 51:36Therefore thus saith Jehovah: Behold, I will plead thy cause, and take vengeance for thee; and I will dry up her sea, and make her spring dry.
• Lamentations 3:58Lord, thou hast pleaded the cause of my soul, thou hast redeemed my life.
• Micah 7:9I will bear the indignation of Jehovah — for I have sinned against him — until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light; I shall behold his righteousness.
• Exodus 14:25And he took off their chariot wheels, and caused them to drive with difficulty; and the Egyptians said, Let us flee before Israel, for Jehovah is fighting for them against the Egyptians!
• Joshua 10:42and all these kings and their land did Joshua take at one time; for Jehovah the God of Israel fought for Israel.
• Nehemiah 4:20in what place ye hear the sound of the trumpet, thither shall ye assemble to us; our God will fight for us.
• Acts 5:39but if it be from God, ye will not be able to put them down, lest ye be found also fighters against God.
• Acts 23:9And there was a great clamour, and the scribes of the Pharisees' part rising up contended, saying, We find nothing evil in this man; and if a spirit has spoken to him, or an angel...

Commentaries on Psalms 35:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Plead my cause, O Lord - Literally, Contend, Lord, with then that contend with me. The word is often used in a forensic or law sense.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Plead my cause, O Lord - The word “plead” means, properly, to argue in support of a claim, or against the claim of another; to urge reasons for or against; to attempt to persuade one by argument or supplication; as, to plead for the life of a criminal, that is, to urge reasons why he should be acquitted or pardoned; and then, to supplicate with earnestness in any way. The original word used here - רוב rûb - means to contend, strive, quarrel; and then, to…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1David prays for safety. (1-10) He complains of his enemies. (11-16) And calls upon God to support him. (17-28) Verses 1-10 It is no new thing for the most righteous men, and the most righteous cause, to meet with enemies. This is a fruit of the old enmity in the seed of the serpent against the Seed of the woman. David in his afflictions, Christ in his sufferings, the church under persecution, and the Christian in the hour temptation, all beseech the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-28In this lament, the Lord's troubled servant asks God to notice his situation and defend him.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-281-3. God is invoked in the character of a warrior (Ex 15:3; De 32:41).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 35:1

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Anthropomorphisms
• Enemy
• Gnashing of Teeth
• War

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Commentaries on Psalms 35

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings