^{1 Ref} > Contend, Yahweh, with those who contend with me. Fight against those who fight against me.

^{2 Ref} Take hold of shield and buckler, And stand up for my help.

^{3 Ref} Brandish the spear and block those who pursue me. Tell my soul, "I am your salvation."

^{4 Ref} Let those who seek after my soul be disappointed and brought to dishonor. Let those who plot my ruin be turned back and confounded.

^{5 Ref} Let them be as chaff before the wind, Yahweh's angel driving them on.

^{6 Ref} Let their way be dark and slippery, Yahweh's angel pursuing them.

^{7 Ref} For without cause they have hidden their net in a pit for me. Without cause they have dug a pit for my soul.

^{8 Ref} Let destruction come on him unawares. Let his net that he has hidden catch himself. Let him fall into that destruction.