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Psalms 35:1

Psalms 35:1
A Psalm of David. Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me,.... Meaning Saul and his courtiers; concerning whom he elsewhere desires that the Lord would judge between them, plead his cause, and deliver…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Plead my cause, O Lord - The word “plead” means, properly, to argue in support of a claim, or against the claim of another; to urge reasons for or against; to attempt to persuade one by argument or…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 35:1-10

In these verses we have,

I. David's representation of his case to God, setting forth the restless rage and malice of his persecutors. He was God's servant, expressly appointed by him to be what he…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 35:1-3

Appeal to Jehovah to arm himself as the Psalmist's champion.