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Psalms 35
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1(36) For the end, by David the servant of the Lord. The transgressor, that he may sin, says within himself, [that] there is no fear of God before his eyes.
1By David. Contend, Yahweh, with those who contend with me. Fight against those who fight against me.
2For he has dealt craftily before him, to discover his iniquity and hate it.
2Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help.
3The words of his mouth are transgression and deceit: he is not inclined to understand [how] to do good.
3Brandish the spear and block those who pursue me. Tell my soul, “I am your salvation.”
4He devises iniquity on his bed; he gives himself to every evil way; and does not abhor evil.
4Let those who seek after my soul be disappointed and brought to dishonor. Let those who plot my ruin be turned back and confounded.
5O Lord, your mercy is in the heaven; and your truth [reaches] to the clouds.
5Let them be as chaff before the wind, Yahweh’s angel driving them on.
6Your righteousness is as the mountains of God, your judgments are as a great deep: O Lord, you will preserve men and beasts.
6Let their way be dark and slippery, Yahweh’s angel pursuing them.
7How have you multiplied your mercy, O God! so the children of men shall trust in the shelter of your wings.
7For without cause they have hidden their net in a pit for me. Without cause they have dug a pit for my soul.
8They shall be fully satisfied with the fatness of your house; and you shall cause them to drink of the full stream of your delights.
8Let destruction come on him unawares. Let his net that he has hidden catch himself. Let him fall into that destruction.
9For with you is the fountain of life: in your light we shall see light.
9My soul shall be joyful in Yahweh. It shall rejoice in his salvation.
10Extend your mercy to them that know you; and your righteousness to the upright in heart.
10All my bones shall say, “Yahweh, who is like you, who delivers the poor from him who is too strong for him; yes, the poor and the needy from him who robs him?”
11Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of sinners move me.
11Unrighteous witnesses rise up. They ask me about things that I don’t know about.
12There have all the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast out, and shall not be able to stand.
12They reward me evil for good, to the bereaving of my soul.