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Prepare for battle, and come to my aid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/35.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Take hold of shield and buckler and rise for my help!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/35.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Take up Your shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/35.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/35.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Take hold of shield and buckler, And stand up for my help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/35.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Take hold of buckler and shield And rise up as my help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/35.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Take hold of buckler and shield And rise up for my help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/35.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Take hold of buckler and shield, And rise up for my help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/35.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Take hold of shield and large shield And rise up for my help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/35.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Take hold of shield and buckler (small shield), And stand up for my help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/35.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Take your shields—large and small — and come to my aid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/35.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Take Your shields—large and small— and come to my aid. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/35.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Take hold of shield and buckler, And stand up for my help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/35.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Shield me and help me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/35.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/35.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Use your shields, [both] small and large. Arise to help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/35.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Take your shield and armor and come to my rescue. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/35.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Take up the buckler and the shield, and rise up to help me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/35.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Take up Your shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/35.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Grab your small shield and large shield, and rise up to help me! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/35.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/35.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/35.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/35.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Take hold of shield and buckler, and rise for my help,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/35.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Take hold of shield and buckler, and rise for my help,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/35.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Take hold of the shield and the buckler, and stand up for my help.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/35.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Take hold of arms and shield : and rise up to help me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/35.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 34:2>Take hold of weapons and a shield, and rise up in assistance to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/35.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Take up the shield and buckler; rise up in my defense. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/35.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Take hold of shield and buckler, and rise up to help me!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/35.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/35.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Take arms and a shield and stand up for my help.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/35.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Take hold of shield and buckler, And rise up to my help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/35.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Take hold of shield and buckler, and arise for my help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/35-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=3785" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/35.htm">Contend with My Opponents</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Of David. Contend with my opponents, O LORD; fight against those who fight against me. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: ha·ḥă·zêq (V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">Take up</a> <a href="/hebrew/4043.htm" title="4043: mā·ḡên (N-cs) -- A shield. Also feminine mginnah; from ganan; a shield; figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile.">Your shield</a> <a href="/hebrew/6793.htm" title="6793: wə·ṣin·nāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- A hook, a, shield, cold. Feminine of tsen; a hook; also a shield; also cold.">and buckler;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: wə·qū·māh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">arise and come</a> <a href="/hebrew/5833.htm" title="5833: bə·‘ez·rā·ṯî (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Help, helper, assistance. Or mezrath; feminine of ezer; aid.">to my aid.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>Draw the spear and javelin against my pursuers; say to my soul: “I am your salvation.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11-17</a></span><br />Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. / Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-17.htm">Isaiah 59:17</a></span><br />He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on His head; He put on garments of vengeance and wrapped Himself in a cloak of zeal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4</a></span><br />The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-12.htm">Romans 13:12</a></span><br />The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:8</a></span><br />But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-7.htm">2 Timothy 4:7</a></span><br />I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a></span><br />For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-15.htm">Revelation 19:15</a></span><br />And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45</a></span><br />But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-13.htm">Zechariah 9:13-14</a></span><br />For I will bend Judah as My bow and fit it with Ephraim. I will rouse your sons, O Zion, against the sons of Greece. I will make you like the sword of a mighty man. / Then the LORD will appear over them, and His arrow will go forth like lightning. The Lord GOD will sound the ram’s horn and advance in the whirlwinds of the south.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-3.htm">Exodus 15:3</a></span><br />The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-29.htm">Deuteronomy 33:29</a></span><br />Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/5-13.htm">Joshua 5:13-14</a></span><br />Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in His hand. Joshua approached Him and asked, “Are You for us or for our enemies?” / “Neither,” He replied. “I have now come as Commander of the LORD’s army.” Then Joshua fell facedown in reverence and asked Him, “What does my Lord have to say to His servant?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">2 Chronicles 20:17</a></span><br />You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10-11</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. / Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/7-12.htm">Psalm 7:12,13</a></b></br> If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, and made it ready… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/15-3.htm">Exodus 15:3</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> a man of war: the LORD <i>is</i> his name.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-41.htm">Deuteronomy 32:41,42</a></b></br> If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/22-19.htm">Aid</a> <a href="/psalms/27-3.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Buckler</a> <a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Help</a> <a href="/psalms/32-9.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/psalms/32-6.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">Stand</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/60-11.htm">Aid</a> <a href="/psalms/36-12.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/psalms/89-18.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Buckler</a> <a href="/psalms/37-24.htm">Help</a> <a href="/psalms/39-12.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/psalms/35-11.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/psalms/59-11.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/psalms/38-11.htm">Stand</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 35</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/35-1.htm">David prays for his own safety, and his enemies' confusion</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/35-11.htm">He complains of their wrongful dealing</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/35-22.htm">Thereby he incites God against them</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/35.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/35.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Take up Your shield and buckler;</b><br>In ancient warfare, the shield and buckler were essential defensive tools. The shield, often large and used to protect the entire body, symbolizes God's comprehensive protection over His people. The buckler, a smaller shield, represents agility and readiness in defense. This imagery is consistent with <a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16</a>, where faith is described as a shield that can extinguish the fiery darts of the evil one. The psalmist's plea for God to take up these defensive weapons underscores a deep trust in God's ability to protect and defend against adversaries. This request reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God is seen as a divine warrior who fights on behalf of His followers, as seen in <a href="/exodus/15-3.htm">Exodus 15:3</a>.<p><b>arise and come to my aid.</b><br>The call for God to "arise" is a common biblical motif, often used to invoke God's active intervention in human affairs. It suggests a transition from a state of rest to one of action, emphasizing the urgency and desperation of the psalmist's situation. This plea is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/44-26.htm">Psalm 44:26</a>, where the psalmist asks God to rise up and help. The phrase "come to my aid" highlights the personal relationship between the psalmist and God, indicating a reliance on divine assistance in times of trouble. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God as a helper and deliverer, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46:1</a>, where God is described as a "very present help in trouble." The psalmist's request is not just for protection but for active intervention, aligning with the belief in God's sovereignty and willingness to engage in the lives of His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/35.htm">Psalm 35</a>, David is seeking God's intervention against his enemies. He is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his deep relationship with God and his role as the King of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The divine protector whom David is calling upon for help. God is depicted as a warrior who defends His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>Though not named, these are the adversaries of David who are unjustly attacking him. They represent the forces of evil and opposition that believers may face.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/shield_and_buckler.htm">Shield and Buckler</a></b><br>These are pieces of armor used for protection in battle. The shield is a larger protective device, while the buckler is a smaller, more maneuverable shield. They symbolize God's protection and defense.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/battle_imagery.htm">Battle Imagery</a></b><br>The use of military terms reflects the spiritual and physical battles believers face, emphasizing the need for divine intervention.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_protector.htm">God as Protector</a></b><br>Believers can trust in God's protection in times of trouble. Just as David called upon God to be his shield and buckler, we too can seek His defense against our adversaries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The Christian life involves spiritual battles. We must be prepared by relying on God's strength and protection, as symbolized by the shield and buckler.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_deliverance.htm">Prayer for Deliverance</a></b><br>Like David, we should not hesitate to call upon God in prayer when facing challenges. Prayer is a powerful tool for seeking God's intervention.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Trusting God involves active faith. We must believe that He will arise and come to our aid, even when circumstances seem dire.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_readiness_to_help.htm">God's Readiness to Help</a></b><br>God is always ready to assist His children. We should have confidence in His willingness and ability to protect us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_35.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 35</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_sheol_in_psalm_49_inconsistent.htm">Does the emphasis on Sheol in Psalm 49 conflict with other biblical descriptions of the afterlife, creating internal inconsistencies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_angels_driving_enemies_away.htm">Psalm 35:5-6 - Is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting the idea of an angel physically driving enemies away like chaff?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_god_a_shield_despite_natural_laws.htm">How can Psalm 3:3 describe God as a literal shield if such protection contradicts observable natural laws?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_12_6_align_with_wicked's_fate.htm">In Job 12:6, how does the idea that 'the tents of robbers are at peace' harmonize with other scriptures that insist the wicked are eventually punished?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/35.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">Shield and buckler.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">buckler and shield, </span>as the first (Heb., <span class= "ital">magen</span>) suggests a small, the latter (<span class= "ital">tsinnah</span>) a large shield covering the whole body. Greek, <span class= "greekheb">??????</span> (see Note, <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm" title="For you, LORD, will bless the righteous; with favor will you compass him as with a shield.">Psalm 5:12</a>.) Notice that the poet, in the intensity of his purpose, overlooks the anomaly of arming a warrior with two shields at once. The bold flight of imagination that could picture the Divine Being as a warrior, a picture common in Hebrew poetry, but here more vividly realised than anywhere else except <a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm" title="Who is this that comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, traveling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.">Isaiah 63:1</a>, may well excuse such a lapse.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/35.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Take hold of shield and</span> <span class="cmt_word">buckler.</span> "The shield (<span class="accented">magen</span>) was a smaller hand-weapon; the buckler (<span class="accented">tsinnah</span>)covered the whole body" (Kay). The "shield and buckler" are put forward first, because it is primarily defence and protection that David needs. His adversaries are the aggressors; he is on the defensive; Saul is hunting him upon the mountains. And stand up for mine help (comp. <a href="/psalms/7-6.htm">Psalm 7:6</a>). Standing is the natural posture of one who interposes to help another. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/35-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Take up</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֲזֵ֣ק</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥă·zêq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your shield</span><br /><span class="heb">מָגֵ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ḡên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> </span><span class="str2">A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and buckler;</span><br /><span class="heb">וְצִנָּ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṣin·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6793.htm">Strong's 6793: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hook, a, shield, cold</span><br /><br /><span class="word">arise and come</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝ק֗וּמָה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·qū·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to my aid.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֶזְרָתִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ez·rā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5833.htm">Strong's 5833: </a> </span><span class="str2">Help, helper, assistance</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/35-2.htm">Psalm 35:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/35-2.htm">Psalm 35:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/35-2.htm">Psalm 35:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/35-2.htm">Psalm 35:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/35-2.htm">Psalm 35:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/35-2.htm">Psalm 35:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/35-2.htm">Psalm 35:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/35-2.htm">Psalm 35:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/35-2.htm">Psalm 35:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/35-2.htm">Psalm 35:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/35-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 35:2 Take hold of shield and buckler (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/35-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 35:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 35:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/35-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 35:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 35:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>