Psalms 35 is another Psalm of King David where he asks the Lord to protect him from those who are trying to trap and destroy him.
“O Lord, oppose those who oppose me. Fight those who fight against me. (v.1) NLT
“I did them no wrong, but they laid a trap for me. but yet they dug a pit to catch me. (v. 7) NLT
“Malicious witnesses testify against me. They accuse me of crimes I know nothing about. They repay me evil for good. I am sick with despair. ” (vv.11-12) NLT
“But they are glad now that I am in trouble; they gleefully join together against me. I am attacked by people I don’t even know;they slander me constantly. They mock me and call me names; they snarl at me.” (vv. 15-16) NLT
“They don’t talk of peace; they plot against innocent people who mind their own business. They shout, “”Aha! Aha! With our own eyes we saw him do it!” (vv. 20-21) NLT
“Declare me not guilty, O Lord, my God, for You give me justice. Don’t let my enemies laugh about me in my troubles. Don’t let them say, “”Look, we got what we wanted. Now we will eat him alive!”” May those who who rejoice at my troubles be humiliated and disgraced.
Let those who triumph over me be covered with shame and dishonor. But give great joy who came to my defense. Let them continually say, “”Great is the Lord, who delights in blessing His servant with peace.”” Then I will proclaim Your justice, and I will praise You all day long. ” (vv. 26-28) NLT