1 Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me.Fight against those who fight against me.
2 Take hold of shield and buckler,and stand up for my help.
3 Brandish the spear and block those who pursue me.Tell my soul, “I am your salvation.”
4 Let those who seek after my soul be disappointed and brought to dishonor.Let those who plot my ruin be turned back and confounded.
5 Let them be as chaff before the wind,The Lord’s angel driving them on.
6 Let their way be dark and slippery,The Lord’s angel pursuing them.
7 For without cause they have hidden their net in a pit for me.Without cause they have dug a pit for my soul.