Bible Strands
Psalms 35:1
Of David. Contend with my opponents, O LORD; fight against those who fight against me.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalm, attributed to David, addresses Yahweh directly, pleading for divine intervention against unnamed adversaries.
The words — The Hebrew verbs רִיבָ֣ה (riḇāh) and לְחַ֗ם (ləḥam) command God to "contend" and "fight" on behalf of the speaker.
The thread — This plea for God to plead a case and defend against unjust opponents appears in Psalms 43:1, Jeremiah 51:36, and Psalms 119:154.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to direct grievances to God for resolution rather than pursuing personal retaliation.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
A Psalm of David. Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.
Cross-references
- Psalms 43:1 Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; deliver me from deceitful and unjust men.
- Jeremiah 51:36 Therefore this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I will plead your case and take vengeance on your behalf; I will dry up her sea and make her springs run dry.
- Psalms 119:154 Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word.
- Isaiah 49:25 Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children.
- Proverbs 23:11 for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you.
- Proverbs 22:23 for the LORD will take up their case and will plunder those who rob them.
- Lamentations 3:58 You defend my cause, O Lord; You redeem my life.
- Acts 5:39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”
- Exodus 14:25 He caused their chariot wheels to wobble, so that they had difficulty driving. “Let us flee from the Israelites,” said the Egyptians, “for the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!”
- 1 Samuel 24:15 May the LORD be our judge and decide between you and me. May He take notice and plead my case and deliver me from your hand.”