1. Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me;fight against those who fight against me.
2. Take up shield and armour;arise and come to my aid.
3. Brandish spear and javelinagainst those who pursue me.Say to me,‘I am your salvation.’
4. May those who seek my lifebe disgraced and put to shame;may those who plot my ruinbe turned back in dismay.
5. May they be like chaff before the wind,with the angel of the Lord driving them away;
6. may their path be dark and slippery,with the angel of the Lord pursuing them.
7. Since they hid their net for me without causeand without cause dug a pit for me,