1. Contend, Hashem, with them that contend with me; fight against them that fight against me.
2. Take hold of mogen and tzinnah (large shield) and arise to my aid.
3. Draw out also the khanit (spear), and block the way against them that persecute me; say unto my nefesh, I am Thy Yeshuah (salvation).
4. Let them be put to shame and disgraced that seek after my nefesh; let a rout in retreat be theirs and let them be brought to dismay that plot my ruin.
5. Let them be like motz (chaff) before the ruach; and let the Malach Hashem drive them away.
6. Let their derech be choshech and slippery; and let the Malach Hashem pursue them.