Monday, December 20, 2010

war.

My enemies are mostly invisible. And those who fight against me are mostly given implicit permission by their victim.

Fight them, Lord. Especially when I don't.

Psalm 35

1 Contend, LORD, with those who contend with me;
fight against those who fight against me.

2 Take up shield and armor;
arise and come to my aid.
3 Brandish spear and javelin
against those who pursue me.
Say to me,
“I am your salvation.”


...

22 LORD, you have seen this; do not be silent.
Do not be far from me, Lord.
23 Awake, and rise to my defense!
Contend for me, my God and Lord.
24 Vindicate me in your righteousness, LORD my God;
do not let them gloat over me.
25 Do not let them think, “Aha, just what we wanted!”
or say, “We have swallowed him up.”

26 May all who gloat over my distress
be put to shame and confusion;
may all who exalt themselves over me
be clothed with shame and disgrace.
27 May those who delight in my vindication
shout for joy and gladness;
may they always say, “The LORD be exalted,
who delights in the well-being of his servant.”


28 My tongue will proclaim your righteousness,
your praises all day long.

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