Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Take up shield and armor; arise and come to my aid. New Living Translation Put on your armor, and take up your shield. Prepare for battle, and come to my aid. English Standard Version Take hold of shield and buckler and rise for my help! Berean Standard Bible Take up Your shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid. King James Bible Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help. New King James Version Take hold of shield and buckler, And stand up for my help. New American Standard Bible Take hold of buckler and shield And rise up as my help. NASB 1995 Take hold of buckler and shield And rise up for my help. NASB 1977 Take hold of buckler and shield, And rise up for my help. Legacy Standard Bible Take hold of shield and large shield And rise up for my help. Amplified Bible Take hold of shield and buckler (small shield), And stand up for my help. Christian Standard Bible Take your shields—large and small — and come to my aid. Holman Christian Standard Bible Take Your shields—large and small— and come to my aid. American Standard Version Take hold of shield and buckler, And stand up for my help. Contemporary English Version Shield me and help me. English Revised Version Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help. GOD'S WORD® Translation Use your shields, [both] small and large. Arise to help me. Good News Translation Take your shield and armor and come to my rescue. International Standard Version Take up the buckler and the shield, and rise up to help me. NET Bible Grab your small shield and large shield, and rise up to help me! New Heart English Bible Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help. Webster's Bible Translation Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTake up Your shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid. World English Bible Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTake hold of shield and buckler, and rise for my help, Young's Literal Translation Take hold of shield and buckler, and rise for my help, Smith's Literal Translation Take hold of the shield and the buckler, and stand up for my help. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTake hold of arms and shield : and rise up to help me. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Take up the shield and buckler; rise up in my defense. New Revised Standard Version Take hold of shield and buckler, and rise up to help me! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTake hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Take arms and a shield and stand up for my help. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Take hold of shield and buckler, And rise up to my help. Brenton Septuagint Translation Take hold of shield and buckler, and arise for my help. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Contend with My Opponents1Of David. Contend with my opponents, O LORD; fight against those who fight against me. 2Take up Your shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid. 3Draw the spear and javelin against my pursuers; say to my soul: “I am your salvation.”… Cross References Ephesians 6:11-17 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. / Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand. ... Isaiah 59:17 He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on His head; He put on garments of vengeance and wrapped Himself in a cloak of zeal. 2 Corinthians 10:4 The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. Romans 13:12 The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. 1 Thessalonians 5:8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation. 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Revelation 19:15 And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. 1 Samuel 17:45 But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. Zechariah 9:13-14 For I will bend Judah as My bow and fit it with Ephraim. I will rouse your sons, O Zion, against the sons of Greece. I will make you like the sword of a mighty man. / Then the LORD will appear over them, and His arrow will go forth like lightning. The Lord GOD will sound the ram’s horn and advance in the whirlwinds of the south. Exodus 15:3 The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is His name. Deuteronomy 33:29 Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.” Joshua 5:13-14 Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in His hand. Joshua approached Him and asked, “Are You for us or for our enemies?” / “Neither,” He replied. “I have now come as Commander of the LORD’s army.” Then Joshua fell facedown in reverence and asked Him, “What does my Lord have to say to His servant?” 2 Chronicles 20:17 You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’” Isaiah 41:10-11 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. / Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. Treasury of Scripture Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help. Psalm 7:12,13 If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, and made it ready… Exodus 15:3 The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name. Deuteronomy 32:41,42 If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me… Jump to Previous Aid Arise Breastplate Buckler Help Hold Rise Shield StandJump to Next Aid Arise Breastplate Buckler Help Hold Rise Shield StandPsalm 35 1. David prays for his own safety, and his enemies' confusion11. He complains of their wrongful dealing 22. Thereby he incites God against them Take up Your shield and buckler; In ancient warfare, the shield and buckler were essential defensive tools. The shield, often large and used to protect the entire body, symbolizes God's comprehensive protection over His people. The buckler, a smaller shield, represents agility and readiness in defense. This imagery is consistent with Ephesians 6:16, where faith is described as a shield that can extinguish the fiery darts of the evil one. The psalmist's plea for God to take up these defensive weapons underscores a deep trust in God's ability to protect and defend against adversaries. This request reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God is seen as a divine warrior who fights on behalf of His followers, as seen in Exodus 15:3. arise and come to my aid. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 35, David is seeking God's intervention against his enemies. He is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his deep relationship with God and his role as the King of Israel. 2. God The divine protector whom David is calling upon for help. God is depicted as a warrior who defends His people. 3. Enemies Though not named, these are the adversaries of David who are unjustly attacking him. They represent the forces of evil and opposition that believers may face. 4. Shield and Buckler These are pieces of armor used for protection in battle. The shield is a larger protective device, while the buckler is a smaller, more maneuverable shield. They symbolize God's protection and defense. 5. Battle Imagery The use of military terms reflects the spiritual and physical battles believers face, emphasizing the need for divine intervention. Teaching Points God as ProtectorBelievers can trust in God's protection in times of trouble. Just as David called upon God to be his shield and buckler, we too can seek His defense against our adversaries. Spiritual Warfare The Christian life involves spiritual battles. We must be prepared by relying on God's strength and protection, as symbolized by the shield and buckler. Prayer for Deliverance Like David, we should not hesitate to call upon God in prayer when facing challenges. Prayer is a powerful tool for seeking God's intervention. Faith in Action Trusting God involves active faith. We must believe that He will arise and come to our aid, even when circumstances seem dire. God's Readiness to Help God is always ready to assist His children. We should have confidence in His willingness and ability to protect us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 35:2?2. How can we "take up shield and buckler" in our spiritual battles today? 3. What does it mean for God to "arise and come to my aid"? 4. How does Psalm 35:2 connect with Ephesians 6:10-18 on spiritual armor? 5. In what ways can we rely on God's protection in daily challenges? 6. How can we encourage others to trust in God's defense like David did? 7. What does "Take up shield and buckler" in Psalm 35:2 symbolize in spiritual warfare? 8. How does Psalm 35:2 reflect God's role as a protector in times of trouble? 9. What historical context influenced the imagery used in Psalm 35:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 35? 11. Does the emphasis on Sheol in Psalm 49 conflict with other biblical descriptions of the afterlife, creating internal inconsistencies? 12. Psalm 35:5-6 - Is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting the idea of an angel physically driving enemies away like chaff? 13. How can Psalm 3:3 describe God as a literal shield if such protection contradicts observable natural laws? 14. In Job 12:6, how does the idea that 'the tents of robbers are at peace' harmonize with other scriptures that insist the wicked are eventually punished? What Does Psalm 35:2 Mean Take up Your shield• David opens with a military image everyone in his day understood: the large, body-length shield that covers the whole person. By asking God to “take up” that shield, he is appealing to the LORD’s proven role as personal defender (Psalm 3:3; Genesis 15:1). • Because Scripture is true and literal, we read this not as poetic wish-thinking but as confident reliance on God’s actual intervention. The one who guards Israel never slumbers, so His shield is never set down (Psalm 121:4). • The picture invites us to rest behind that protection. When attacks—whether physical, verbal, or spiritual—come, the believer may echo David, trusting the Almighty to step between the threat and His child (Psalm 28:7; Ephesians 6:16). and buckler • A buckler is a smaller, maneuverable shield. By naming both, David stacks the imagery: large coverage plus close-range agility. God supplies every layer of defense (Proverbs 2:7; 30:5). • This dual shielding shows the thoroughness of divine care. No angle is uncovered, no surprise left unaddressed (2 Samuel 22:31). • For the believer, that means confidence in daily skirmishes as well as major battles. The LORD equips His own for living, not just surviving (Psalm 18:30). arise • “Arise” is a call for God to act now. Scripture frequently records this cry and God’s answering movement (Psalm 12:5; 44:26). • The word presumes God’s sovereignty: He can stand up in history and change circumstances at will. When He rises, enemies scatter (Psalm 68:1). • It also underscores relationship. Only a covenant partner would dare call the King of the universe to His feet. David knows he is heard. and come to my aid • Here is the purpose of the previous requests: rescue. The phrase “come to my aid” personalizes the help; it is not abstract deliverance but hands-on intervention (Psalm 22:19; 40:13). • Scripture shows God delights to help those who cannot help themselves (Isaiah 41:10; Hebrews 4:16). • The verse encourages believers today to bring specific, urgent needs before the LORD, confident He still “upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down” (Psalm 145:14). summary Psalm 35:2 presents a layered plea for God’s protection and action. David asks the LORD to pick up both large and small shields—total defense—then to rise and personally rescue him. Under the inerrant, literal Word, we share the same assurance: God Himself stands between us and every assault, ready to move decisively for our good. (2) Shield and buckler.--Better, buckler and shield, as the first (Heb., magen) suggests a small, the latter (tsinnah) a large shield covering the whole body. Greek, ?????? (see Note, Psalm 5:12.) Notice that the poet, in the intensity of his purpose, overlooks the anomaly of arming a warrior with two shields at once. The bold flight of imagination that could picture the Divine Being as a warrior, a picture common in Hebrew poetry, but here more vividly realised than anywhere else except Isaiah 63:1, may well excuse such a lapse.Verse 2. - Take hold of shield and buckler. "The shield (magen) was a smaller hand-weapon; the buckler (tsinnah)covered the whole body" (Kay). The "shield and buckler" are put forward first, because it is primarily defence and protection that David needs. His adversaries are the aggressors; he is on the defensive; Saul is hunting him upon the mountains. And stand up for mine help (comp. Psalm 7:6). Standing is the natural posture of one who interposes to help another.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Take upהַחֲזֵ֣ק (ha·ḥă·zêq) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer Your shield מָגֵ֣ן (mā·ḡên) Noun - common singular Strong's 4043: A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile and buckler; וְצִנָּ֑ה (wə·ṣin·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6793: A hook, a, shield, cold arise and come וְ֝ק֗וּמָה (wə·qū·māh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand to my aid. בְּעֶזְרָתִֽי׃ (bə·‘ez·rā·ṯî) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5833: Help, helper, assistance Links Psalm 35:2 NIVPsalm 35:2 NLT Psalm 35:2 ESV Psalm 35:2 NASB Psalm 35:2 KJV Psalm 35:2 BibleApps.com Psalm 35:2 Biblia Paralela Psalm 35:2 Chinese Bible Psalm 35:2 French Bible Psalm 35:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 35:2 Take hold of shield and buckler (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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