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Themes in Psalm 35

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Themes in Psalm 35

Psalm 35:1 (show verse)

By David. O Lord, fight those who fight with me! Attack those who attack me!

Strife » Saints should » Seek God's protection from
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With prayer
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With prayer

Psalm 35:2 (show verse)

Grab your small shield and large shield, and rise up to help me!

Shield » Different kinds of, designated as buckler, shield, target
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With prayer
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With prayer

Psalm 35:3 (show verse)

Use your spear and lance against those who chase me! Assure me with these words: "I am your deliverer!"

Salvation » Saints » Pray for assurance of
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With prayer
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With prayer

Psalm 35:4 (show verse)

May those who seek my life be embarrassed and humiliated! May those who plan to harm me be turned back and ashamed!

No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 35:5 (show verse)

May they be like wind-driven chaff, as the Lord's angel attacks them!

Angels » Execute the judgments of God
Chaff » Figurative
Panic » In armies

Psalm 35:6 (show verse)

May their path be dark and slippery, as the Lord's angel chases them!

Angels » Execute the judgments of God

Psalm 35:7 (show verse)

I did not harm them, but they hid a net to catch me and dug a pit to trap me.

Net » Figurative
Net » Hidden in a pit
Snares laid » General references to

Psalm 35:8 (show verse)

Let destruction take them by surprise! Let the net they hid catch them! Let them fall into destruction!

Net » Figurative
Net » Hidden in a pit
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Often sudden and unexpected

Psalm 35:9 (show verse)

Then I will rejoice in the Lord and be happy because of his deliverance.

No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 35:10 (show verse)

With all my strength I will say, "O Lord, who can compare to you? You rescue the oppressed from those who try to overpower them; the oppressed and needy from those who try to rob them."

the Needy » Divine care for
The poor » Divine care for
The poor » God » Delivers

Psalm 35:11 (show verse)

Violent men perjure themselves, and falsely accuse me.

Friends » False friends » David's friends were false to david
Ingratitude » Of man to man » David's companions to david
Perjury » Instances of » David
Slander » Christ was exposed to

Psalm 35:12 (show verse)

They repay me evil for the good I have done; I am overwhelmed with sorrow.

Evil » Social in the church » In politics
Evil for good » Evil for good, the returning of
Friends » False friends » David's friends were false to david
Good for evil » Returning » David, to his enemies
Ingratitude » To man, instances of
Ingratitude » Of man to man » David's companions to david
Ingratitude » Should be met with » Prayer

Psalm 35:13 (show verse)

When they were sick, I wore sackcloth, and refrained from eating food. (If I am lying, may my prayers go unanswered!)

Compassion and sympathy » Exemplified » David
Compassion and sympathy » Exercise towards » Enemies
Enemies » Be affectionately concerned for
Fasting » General references to
Fasting » Observed on occasions of » Afflictions of others
Fasting » Afflictions
Fasting » For the humbling of the soul
Fasting » Instances of » Of david » While interceding in prayer for his friends
Friends » False friends » David's friends were false to david
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Elisha
Good for evil » Returning » David, to his enemies
Ingratitude » Of man to man » David's companions to david
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Elisha
Sickness » Saints » Feel for others in

Psalm 35:14 (show verse)

I mourned for them as I would for a friend or my brother. I bowed down in sorrow as if I were mourning for my mother.

Compassion and sympathy » Exemplified » David
Friends » False friends » David's friends were false to david
Good for evil » Returning » David, to his enemies
Ingratitude » Of man to man » David's companions to david
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Human, examples of
Sympathy » The marks of true » Examples of

Psalm 35:15 (show verse)

But when I stumbled, they rejoiced and gathered together; they gathered together to ambush me. They tore at me without stopping to rest.

Character » Of the wicked » Rejoicing in the affliction of saints
Character of the wicked » Rejoicing in the affliction of saints
Friends » False friends » David's friends were false to david
Ingratitude » Of man to man » David's companions to david
Pitiless » Pitilessness condemned
Pitilessness » Condemned
Scoffing » Instances of » Enemies of david
Scorning and mocking » Exemplified » Enemies of david
Unkindness » Pitilessness condemned

Psalm 35:16 (show verse)

When I tripped, they taunted me relentlessly, and tried to bite me.

Friends » False friends » David's friends were false to david
Gnashing of teeth » In rage against the righteous
Ingratitude » Of man to man » David's companions to david
Scoffing » Instances of » Enemies of david
Scorning and mocking » Exemplified » Enemies of david
Teeth » Gnashing (grinding) of, usually signifying anger or extreme pain

Psalm 35:17 (show verse)

O Lord, how long are you going to just stand there and watch this? Rescue me from their destructive attacks; guard my life from the young lions!

Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » Sometimes prolonged
Trials » Sometimes prolonged

Psalm 35:18 (show verse)

Then I will give you thanks in the great assembly; I will praise you before a large crowd of people!

Thankfulness » Should be offered » In public worship
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » In public worship

Psalm 35:19 (show verse)

Do not let those who are my enemies for no reason gloat over me! Do not let those who hate me without cause carry out their wicked schemes!

Hatred » Christ experienced
Love to Christ » The wicked destitute of
Rejoicing » In tribulation, examples of » In evil forbidden

Psalm 35:20 (show verse)

For they do not try to make peace with others, but plan ways to deceive those who are unsuspecting.

Deceit » The wicked » Devise
Deceit » Devise
Peace » The wicked » Speak not

Psalm 35:21 (show verse)

They are ready to devour me; they say, "Aha! Aha! We've got you!"

Slander » Instances of » Of david, by his enemies

Psalm 35:22 (show verse)

But you take notice, Lord! O Lord, do not remain far away from me!

No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 35:23 (show verse)

Rouse yourself, wake up and vindicate me! My God and Lord, defend my just cause!

No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 35:24 (show verse)

Vindicate me by your justice, O Lord my God! Do not let them gloat over me!

God, Righteousness Of » We should pray » To be judged according to

Psalm 35:25 (show verse)

Do not let them say to themselves, "Aha! We have what we wanted!" Do not let them say, "We have devoured him!"

No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 35:26 (show verse)

May those who want to harm me be totally embarrassed and ashamed! May those who arrogantly taunt me be covered with shame and humiliation!

Humiliation of sinners » Threatened

Psalm 35:27 (show verse)

May those who desire my vindication shout for joy and rejoice! May they continually say, "May the Lord be praised, for he wants his servant to be secure."

No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 35:28 (show verse)

Then I will tell others about your justice, and praise you all day long.

Praise » Revelation » Unceasing
Praise » Should be offered » Continually
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Talk of