Psalms 35:3

What does Psalms 35:3 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 35:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that pursue me: Say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that pursue me: Say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Take up your spear and keep back my attackers; say to my soul, I am your salvation.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And draw out spear and lance, To meet my pursuers. Say to my soul, `Thy salvation I <FI>am<Fi> .'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For in his sight he hath done deceitfully, that his iniquity may be found unto hatred.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And draw out the spear, and stop [the way] against my pursuers: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.

Context

v.2Take hold of shield and buckler, And stand up for my help.

v.3This passage

v.4Let them be put to shame and brought to dishonor that seek after my soul: Let them be turned back and confounded that devise my hurt.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 76:10

    Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: The residue of wrath shalt thou gird upon thee.

  • Job 1:10

    Hast not thou made a hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath, on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.

  • Luke 2:30

    For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

  • Psalms 51:12

    Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; And uphold me with a willing spirit.

  • Psalms 62:7

    With God is my salvation and my glory: The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.

  • Acts 4:28

    to do whatsoever thy hand and thy council foreordained to come to pass.

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