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

O Lord, oppose those who oppose me. Fight those who fight against me. 2Put on your armor, and take up your shield. Prepare for battle, and come to my aid. 3Lift up your spear and javelin against those who pursue me. Let me hear you say, “I will give you victory!”

Psalms 35:1 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Pleadרִיבrîyb rûb · to contendH7378
• O Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• with them that striveיָרִיבyârîyb · opponentH3401
• with me: fightלָחַםlâcham · to fightH3898

Cross-references for Psalms 35:1

• Psalms 43:1Declare me innocent, O God! Defend me against these ungodly people. Rescue me from these unjust liars.
• Psalms 119:154Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised.
• 1 Samuel 24:15May the Lord therefore judge which of us is right and punish the guilty one. He is my advocate, and he will rescue me from your power!”
• Proverbs 22:23For the Lord is their defender. He will ruin anyone who ruins them.
• Proverbs 23:11For their Redeemer is strong; he himself will bring their charges against you.
• Jeremiah 51:36This is what the Lord says to Jerusalem: “I will be your lawyer to plead your case, and I will avenge you. I will dry up her river, as well as her springs,
• Lamentations 3:58Lord, you have come to my defense; you have redeemed my life.
• Micah 7:9I will be patient as the Lord punishes me, for I have sinned against him. But after that, he will take up my case and give me justice for all I have suffered from my enemies. The Lord will bring me into the light, and I will see his righteousness.
• Exodus 14:25He twisted their chariot wheels, making their chariots difficult to drive. “Let’s get out of here—away from these Israelites!” the Egyptians shouted. “The Lord is fighting for them against Egypt!”
• Joshua 10:42Joshua conquered all these kings and their land in a single campaign, for the Lord, the God of Israel, was fighting for his people.
• Nehemiah 4:20When you hear the blast of the trumpet, rush to wherever it is sounding. Then our God will fight for us!”
• Acts 5:39But if it is from God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God!”
• Acts 23:9So there was a great uproar. Some of the teachers of religious law who were Pharisees jumped up and began to argue forcefully. “We see nothing wrong with him,” they shouted. “Perhaps a spirit or an angel spoke 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

Topics related to Psalms 35:1

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

In the dictionaries

• Clothe
• Clothing
• Gnash
• Rescue
• Seek
• Pentateuch
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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