Psalm 35:1-8
Of David. Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me! Take hold of shield and buckler and rise for my help! Draw the spear and javelin against my pursuers! Say to my soul, "I am your salvation!" Let them be put to shame and dishonor who seek after my life! Let them be turned back and disappointed who devise evil against me! Let them be like chaff before the wind, with the angel of the LORD driving them away! Let their way be dark and slippery, with the angel of the LORD pursuing them! For without cause they hid their net for me; without cause they dug a pit for my life. Let destruction come upon him when he does not know it! And let the net that he hid ensnare him; let him fall into it--to his destruction!
Lord, what form will Your enemies take today? And how will they come against me? Give me wisdom and foresight to recognize the attack for what it truly is; some are so cleverly disguised as coming from You. Give me Your strength and mind to resist, to ward off their advances. Let my cry always be, "You are my salvation."
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