Sons of Korah was founded by Matthew Jacoby and Matthew continues to co-ordinate the project. Matthew, who recently completed his doctorate in philosophy and theology at the University of Melbourne, teaches on the spirituality of the psalms and his concise commentary on the settings of the psalms is a feature that is woven through most concert events. In all things Sons of Korah seek to provide an impacting musical journey into the spirit and world of the psalms. The other regular touring members of the group are Jayden Lee, Rod Wilson and Mike Avery. In most cases Sons of Korah tour as a four piece band though they occasionally expand for bigger events.
Sons of Korah is also a partner of the Bible Societies in Australia and New Zealand and in most cases they tour in support of the work of the Bible Society.
Psalm 35
Sons Of Korah Lyrics
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LORD, and fight against those who fight against me!
Take up the shield and buckler;
LORD arise to my aid.
Brandish spear and javelin against those who pursue me.
Say to my soul, "I am your salvation."
Say to my soul, "I am your salvation."
May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame;
May those who plot my ruin be turned back in dismay.
May they be like chaff before the wind,
With the angel of God driving them away;
And may their path be dark and
Slippery, with the angel of God driving them away
Since they hid a net for me without cause
And since they dug a pit for me without cause
May ruin overtake them now suddenly-
May the net that they hid there entangle them,
May they fall in the pit that they dug for me,
May they fall to their ruin.
Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD
Then my soul will delight in his salvation.
Then my whole being will exclaim
"Who is like you, O LORD? Who is like you."
In "Psalm 35 (Contend)," the Sons of Korah are singing a psalm that asks the Lord to contend with those who contend with them and fight against their enemies. The psalmist calls on the Lord to take up weapons and come to their aid, signaling the gravity of the danger they are in. However, the psalmist also seems to trust that the Lord is their salvation and hence asks the Lord to say to their soul, "I am your salvation." The psalmist then calls on the Lord to let those who seek their life be disgraced and turned back in dismay. They ask that their enemies be scattered and their paths become dark and slippery with the angel of God driving them away. The psalmist sees their pursuers as having made an ambush without any valid cause and as a result, they pray for ruin to come overtake them suddenly. The psalm concludes on a note of hope, as the psalmist's soul rejoices in the Lord and delights in his salvation.
The lyrics of Psalm 35 by Sons of Korah are a powerful testament of hope and faith in the Lord, especially in times of great danger or persecution when one's enemies seem overpowering. It is a psalm that reminds us that no matter how dire the situation may seem, the Lord is close and is our salvation. Many people have found solace in this psalm in times of crisis, and it continues to be a source of comfort and inspiration to many. In summary, the psalmist is asking for the Lord's protection and intervention, reminding themselves and others that the Lord is their hope and salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
Contend, LORD, with those who contend with me;
LORD, please fight against those who are fighting against me;
LORD, and fight against those who fight against me!
LORD, please fight against those who are fighting against me;
Take up the shield and buckler;
Please use your shield and buckler to protect me;
LORD arise to my aid.
LORD please come and help me.
Brandish spear and javelin against those who pursue me.
Please use your spear and javelin to defeat those who are chasing me.
Say to my soul, "I am your salvation."
Please let me know that You are my salvation.
Say to my soul, "I am your salvation."
Please let me know that You are my salvation.
"I am your salvation."
I know that You are my salvation.
May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame;
Please let those who are trying to kill me be disgraced and humiliated;
May those who plot my ruin be turned back in dismay.
Please let those who are planning my destruction be confused and defeated.
May they be like chaff before the wind,
Please make them like chaff that gets blown away by the wind,
with the angel of God driving them away;
So that the angel of God can drive them away;
And may their path be dark and slippery,
Please make their path dark and treacherous,
with the angel of God driving them away
So that the angel of God can drive them away.
Since they hid a net for me without cause
Even though they set a trap for me for no reason,
And since they dug a pit for me without cause
And even though they dug a pit for me for no reason,
May ruin overtake them now suddenly-
Please let sudden destruction come upon them,
May the net that they hid there entangle them,
Please let the trap that they set catch them instead,
May they fall in the pit that they dug for me,
Please let them fall into the pit that they dug for me,
May they fall to their ruin.
So that they will be destroyed.
Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD
Then my soul will be happy and celebrate because of You, LORD
Then my soul will delight in his salvation.
Then my soul will be happy and find joy in Your salvation.
Then my whole being will exclaim
Then all of me will shout out
"Who is like you, O LORD? Who is like you."
"There is no one like You, LORD!"
Contributed by Caleb O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marieb5097
Psa 35:1-28
1 Plead [my cause], O YHWH, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.
2 Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.
3 Draw out also the spear, and stop [the way] against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I [am] thy salvation.
4 Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.
5 Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of YHWH chase [them].
6 Let their way be dark and slippery: and let the angel of YHWH persecute them.
7 For without cause have they hid for me their net [in] a pit, [which] without cause they have digged for my soul.
8 Let destruction come upon him at unawares; and let his net that he hath hid catch himself: into that very destruction let him fall.
9 And my soul shall be joyful in YHWH: it shall rejoice in his salvation.
10 All my bones shall say, YHWH, who [is] like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him?
11 False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge [things] that I knew not.
12 They rewarded me evil for good [to] the spoiling of my soul.
13 But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing [was] sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.
14 I behaved myself as though [he had been] my friend [or] brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth [for his] mother.
15 But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: [yea], the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew [it] not; they did tear [me], and ceased not:
16 With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth.
17 Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions.
18 I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.
19 Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: [neither] let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.
20 For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against [them that are] quiet in the land.
21 Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, [and] said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen [it].
22 [This] thou hast seen, O YHWH: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me.
23 Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment, [even] unto my cause, my God and my Lord.
24 Judge me, O YHWH my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me.
25 Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, We have swallowed him up.
26 Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify [themselves] against me.
27 Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let YHWH be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.
28 And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness [and] of thy praise all the day long.
@hitension7
Psalm 35:1-10
1 Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me, Lord
Fight against those who fight against me, Lord
2 Take up the shield and the buckler
And arise to my aid
3 Brandish the spear and the javelin
Against those who pursue me
Say to my soul, "I am your salvation"
4 May those who seek my life
Be disgraced and put to shame
May those who plot my ruin
Be turned back in dismay
5 May they be like chaff before the wind
With the angel of God driving them away
6 And may their path be dark and slippery
With the angel of God driving them away
7 And since they hid a net for me without cause
And since they dug a pit for me without cause
8 May ruin overtake them now suddenly
May the net that they hid there entangle them
May they fall in the pit that they dug for me
May they fall
9 And then my soul wll rejoice in the Lord
And then my soul will delight in His salvation
10 And then my whole being will exclaim
"Who is like You, O Lord, who is like You ?"
@rjcflorida
"Put to shame and confound all who relish my misfortune. Clothe with shame and disgrace those who lord it over me. But let those who favor my just cause shout for joy and be glad. May they ever say, "Exalted be the Lord who delights in the peace of His loyal servant." Then my tongue shall recount your justice, declare your praise, all the day long." Psalm 35, Verses 26 through 28. It's a prayer of David to God (David basically led an army defense force to freedom against evildoers); it's called the Prayer For Help Against Unjust Enemies. May God prevail. Amen. 👍
@sarasjv44
AMEN
@meganh8160
Praise God!
@aluzbrilhounaescuridao9486
The LORD is prevailing, so are those in HIM, for there is none like the LORD OF HOSTS, MY SHIELD AND MY SALVATION!
@mikecabral7402
The LORD uses this group to bring me to a place of contentment.
@scottdavidlucas5330
...... yes, His RESTING PLACE, in the presence of YHWH / YAHWAH....Abba YAH the Father, and WAH, His beloved Son YAHSHUWAH. Amein. Ref: DEUTERONOMY 6:4; JOHN 10:30. Amein.
@user-wv8pq1cr7j
The Psalms set to music by the Sons of Korah are such a blessing to my soul, they keep me showered with Gods' Word , comforting my soul in this evil world and filling my heart with joy when I think of the Majesty, Goodness, Mercy and Love of our God as HE covers us with HIS Grace!! Thank you SoK for your labors of love as you glorify God thru the music of the Psalms. May HE continue to bless your ministry to His people.🎵
@lisasuever9405
If you have ENEMIES listen closely to this Psalm and hit the THUMBS UP!
@rosaliafeal671
❤Blessed Lord of Lords❤ King of Kings❤
@11jjjones
I have this Psalm an a few others on playlist, I listen every night before bed. Thank you, God bless!