1. CONTEND, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me!
2. Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help!
3. Draw out also the spear and javelin and close up the way of those who pursue and persecute me. Say to me, I am your deliverance!
4. Let them be put to shame and dishonor who seek and require my life; let them be turned back and confounded who plan my hurt!
5. Let them be as chaff before the wind, with the Angel of the Lord driving them on!
6. Let their way be through dark and slippery places, with the Angel of the Lord pursuing and afflicting them.
7. For without cause they hid for me their net; a pit of destruction without cause they dug for my life.