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Psalms 35:24 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" Vindicate me, LORD my God, according to your righteousness. Don’t let them gloat over me. "
Psalms 35:24
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
22 You have seen it, LORD. Don’t keep silent. Lord, don’t be far from me.
23 Wake up! Rise up to defend me, my God! My Lord, contend for me!
24 Vindicate me, LORD my God, according to your righteousness. Don’t let them gloat over me.
25 Don’t let them say in their heart, “Aha! That’s the way we want it!” Don’t let them say, “We have swallowed him up!”
26 Let them be disappointed and confounded together who rejoice at my calamity. Let them be clothed with shame and dishonor who magnify themselves against me.
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Psalms 35:1
"Contend, LORD, with those who contend with me. Fight against those who fight against me."
Psalms 35:2
"Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help."
Psalms 35:3
"Brandish the spear and block those who pursue me. Tell my soul, “I am your salvation.”"
Psalms 35:4
"Let those who seek after my soul be disappointed and brought to dishonor. Let those who plot my ruin be turned back and confounded."
Psalms 35:5
"Let them be as chaff before the wind, the LORD’s angel driving them on."
Psalms 35:6
"Let their way be dark and slippery, the LORD’s angel pursuing them."
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