Psalm 35:1 — Parallel Bible Study & Exegesis
Psalm 35:1 is David’s profound plea for judicial advocacy and heavenly defense: "Plead my cause, O LORD, with those who strive with me; fight against those who fight against me." God steps in as both legal advocate and warrior.
Psalm 35:1 Side-by-Side Parallel Translations
“Plead my cause, O LORD, with those who strive with me; Fight against those who fight against me.”
“Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.”
“Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me.”
רִיבָה יְהוָה אֶת־יְרִיבַי לְחַם אֶת־לֹחֲמָי׃
“Awurade, di m’asɛm ma me tia wɔn a wɔne me di asɛm, ne wɔn a wɔne me ko no nko.”
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance Word Study
Rib / Riv (H7378 — To litigate, conduct legal contention, vindicate the innocent), Yariv (H3401 — Adversary/Opponent at law), Lacham (H3898 — Engage in battle, overcome hostile powers).