What is Psalm 35 about?

Psalm 35 is David’s prayer for deliverance and vindication when he is opposed unjustly by enemies, false witnesses, and those who hate him without cause.

How should Christians respond to injustice according to Psalm 35?

Psalm 35 teaches believers to bring their battles to the Lord, trust His justice, walk in integrity, and wait on Him instead of seeking personal vengeance.

How does Psalm 35 point to Christ?

Psalm 35 points ultimately to Christ, who was hated without cause, suffered unjustly, entrusted Himself to the Father who judges justly, and now defends His people as the righteous Judge.

Psalm 35: Trusting the God Who Contends for His People

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Psalm 35: God Defends His People

Reading the Bible Daily with Dave • By Dave Jenkins • Sunday, March 15, 2026

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Psalm 35 is one of David’s most intense prayers for deliverance. It wrestles with injustice, slander, betrayal, and spiritual opposition—yet David models a vital response: he brings the battle to the Lord, entrusting his cause to the righteous Judge who sees, knows, and acts in perfect wisdom and timing.

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