New American Standard Bible 1995
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
Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; Fight against those who fight against me. 2Take hold of buckler and shield And rise up for my help. 3Draw also the spear and the battle-axe to meet those who pursue me; Say to my soul, “I am your salvation.”
Read all of Psalms 35Psalms 35:1 word by word
רִיבָ֣ה יְ֭הוָה אֶת־יְרִיבַ֑י לְ֝חַ֗ם אֶת־לֹֽחֲמָֽי׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 35:1
- Psalms 43:1Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man!
- Psalms 119:154Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Your word.
- 1 Samuel 24:15The Lord therefore be judge and decide between you and me; and may He see and plead my cause and deliver me from your hand.”
- Proverbs 22:23For the Lord will plead their case And take the life of those who rob them.
- Proverbs 23:11For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their case against you.
- Jeremiah 51:36Therefore thus says the Lord, “Behold, I am going to plead your case And exact full vengeance for you; And I will dry up her sea And make her fountain dry.
- Lamentations 3:58O Lord, You have pleaded my soul’s cause; You have redeemed my life.
- Micah 7:9I will bear the indignation of the Lord Because I have sinned against Him, Until He pleads my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me out to the light, And I will see His righteousness.
- Exodus 14:25He caused their chariot wheels to swerve, and He made them drive with difficulty; so the Egyptians said, “Let us flee from Israel, for the Lord is fighting for them against the Egyptians.”
- Joshua 10:42Joshua captured all these kings and their lands at one time, because the Lord, the God of Israel, fought for Israel.
- Nehemiah 4:20At whatever place you hear the sound of the trumpet, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us.”
- Acts 5:39but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them; or else you may even be found fighting against God.”
- Acts 23:9And there occurred a great uproar; and some of the scribes of the Pharisaic party stood up and began to argue heatedly, saying, “We find nothing wrong with this man; suppose a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?”
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
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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
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