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Psalms 35:4 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" 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 35:4
Verse in Context
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2 Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help.
3 Brandish the spear and block those who pursue me. Tell my soul, “I am your salvation.”
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.
5 Let them be as chaff before the wind, the LORD’s angel driving them on.
6 Let their way be dark and slippery, the LORD’s angel pursuing them.
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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 35:5
"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."
Psalms 35:7
"For without cause they have hidden their net in a pit for me. Without cause they have dug a pit for my soul."
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