1. Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; Fight against those who fight against me.
2. Take hold of buckler and shield And rise up for my help.
3. Draw also the spear and the battle-axe to meet those who pursue me; Say to my soul, "I am your salvation."
4. Let those be ashamed and dishonored who seek my life; Let those be turned back and humiliated who devise evil against me.