1 Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; Fight against those who fight against me.
2 Take hold of buckler and shield And rise up for my help.
3 Draw also the spear and the battle-axe to meet those who pursue me; Say to my soul, "I am your salvation."
4 Let those be ashamed and dishonored who seek my life; Let those be turned back and humiliated who devise evil against me.
5 Let them be like chaff before the wind, With the angel of the Lord driving them on.
6 Let their way be dark and slippery, With the angel of the Lord pursuing them.