1 Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me;fight against those who fight against me.
2 Take up shield and armour;arise and come to my aid.
3 Brandish spear and javelinagainst those who pursue me.Say to me,‘I am your salvation.’
4 May those who seek my lifebe disgraced and put to shame;may those who plot my ruinbe turned back in dismay.
5 May they be like chaff before the wind,with the angel of the Lord driving them away;
6 may their path be dark and slippery,with the angel of the Lord pursuing them.
7 Since they hid their net for me without causeand without cause dug a pit for me,