CONTEND, O GOD (PSALM 35)
2 -3” -3” -3 -3 4 -3 -3” -3 3 Contend, O God, with those who oppose me. -3 4 5 -4 4 -3 -3” Arise and vanquish my foe! 2 -3” -3” -3 -3 4 -3 -3” -3 3 Let loose Your spears against my pursuers, -3 4 5 -4 4 -3 -3” Salvation of my soul! 4 -4 5 6 -4 5 O Lord, may those who -5 5 -4 5 4 Seek to destroy me— -3 -3” 4 -3 -3” 3 -3” Lord, turn them back in dismay. 2 -3” -3” -3 -3 4 -3 -3” -3” -3 Like chaff may they be scattered before 3 -3 4 5 -4 4 -3 -3” You, and by You driven away.
Verse 2: Then will my soul rejoice in You, Lord God, Then will my being proclaim: "Who could be like You, Lord and my Savior!" My tongue shall praise Your name! Arise, O God, and be my defender: Be with me in this place. May those who gloat and seek my Destruction be clothed with shame And disgrace.
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