Psalm 35 good news bible

Here is Psalm 35 in the Good News Bible (GNB):

Psalm 35

A prayer for deliverance from enemies

  1. Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me.
  2. Take up shield and buckler; come close to saving me.
  3. Draw your spear and javelin against those who pursue me. Say to my soul, "I am your salvation."
  4. Let those who seek my life be put to shame and confusion; let those who plot my downfall be turned back and humiliated.
  5. Let those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!" be appalled and confounded; let those who seek my life be turned back and put to shame.
  6. Let them be like chaff before the wind, with the angel of the Lord driving them away.
  7. Let their path be dark and slippery; with the angel of the Lord pursuing them.
  8. Because they hid their net for me without cause and dug a pitfall for me without sin;
  9. Let ruin come upon them; let the net they hid be their own downfall; let them fall into their own pit.
  10. Then my soul will rejoice in the Lord and delight in his salvation.
  11. All my bones will say, "Lord, who is like you, who rescues the oppressed, who saves the crushed and the oppressed?"
  12. Many bulls surround me, roaring lions that attack me.
  13. They are like a wall of water that is breaking, with the waves crashing over me.
  14. But I will trust in you, Lord; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
  15. I will shout to the Lord and he will answer me from his holy mountain. I will pray to him, and he will answer me, with my heart full of joy, and my lips singing praise.
  16. I will lie down and sleep, and I will sleep soundly, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.

Note: The Good News Bible (GNB) is a translation of the Bible that was first published in 1976. It is known for its clear and simple language, making it easy to understand for readers who may not be familiar with biblical language or culture.