Psalm 35 : Chaff Before the Wind Blues

** Chaff Before the Wind Blues – A Psalm 35 Blues Song

** Psalm 35 is a passionate plea from David, written during a time when he was unjustly attacked by his enemies. Surrounded by those who sought his downfall without cause, David cried out to Yahweh for deliverance and justice. Despite the intense trials, he held onto his faith, trusting that God would defend him and bring his enemies to shame. This psalm captures the heart of a man who, though surrounded by darkness, kept his hope in God's righteousness.

Below, you’ll find the original text of Psalm 35 from the World English Bible (WEB) and the lyrics of Chaff Before the Wind Blues, a song inspired by this powerful psalm. May this song bring comfort and strength to those facing their own battles.

Original Text (Psalm 35 - World English Bible):

1 Contend, Yahweh, with those who contend with me.
Fight against those who fight against me.
2 Take hold of shield and buckler,
and stand up for my help.
3 Brandish the spear and block those who pursue me.
Tell my soul, “I am your salvation.”
4 Let those who seek after my soul be disappointed and brought to dishonor.
Let those who plot my ruin be turned back and confounded.
5 Let them be as chaff before the wind,
Yahweh’s angel driving them on.
6 Let their way be dark and slippery,
Yahweh’s angel pursuing them.
7 For without cause they have hidden their net in a pit for me.
Without cause they have dug a pit for my soul.
8 Let destruction come on him unawares.
Let his net that he has hidden catch himself.
Let him fall into that destruction.
9 My soul shall be joyful in Yahweh.
It shall rejoice in his salvation.
10 All my bones shall say, “Yahweh, who is like you,
who delivers the poor from him who is too strong for him;
yes, the poor and the needy from him who robs him?”
... [full psalm text continues here]

Psalm 35 : Chaff Before The Wind Blues Song Lyrics:

Verse 1:
Contend, Yahweh, with those who contend with me,
Fight against those, Lord, who fight against me.
Take hold of shield and buckler, stand up for my help,
I'm callin' out, Lord, I'm cryin' for your mercy.

Chorus:
Oh, let 'em be like chaff before the wind,
Yahweh's angel drivin' 'em, drivin' 'em on again.
Let their way be dark and slippery,
But my soul, Lord, my soul will rejoice in Thee.

Verse 2:
Without a cause, they've laid their traps for me,
They've dug a pit, Lord, but it’s themselves they deceive.
Destruction's comin' on 'em, and they won't see,
But my soul, Lord, my soul will rejoice in Thee.

Chorus:
Oh, let 'em be like chaff before the wind,
Yahweh's angel drivin' 'em, drivin' 'em on again.
Let their way be dark and slippery,
But my soul, Lord, my soul will rejoice in Thee.

Bridge:
Unrighteous witnesses rise up against me,
They reward me evil for the good I bring.
But when they were hurtin', I mourned like a friend,
Now they rejoice, but this ain’t the end.

Verse 3:
Lord, how long, how long will you look on?
Rescue my soul from the lions' jaws.
I’ll praise you in the great assembly,
For my soul, Lord, my soul will rejoice in Thee.

Chorus:
Oh, let 'em be like chaff before the wind,
Yahweh's angel drivin' 'em, drivin' 'em on again.
Let their way be dark and slippery,
But my soul, Lord, my soul will rejoice in Thee.

Outro:
My tongue will talk about your righteousness,
All day long, I’ll sing of your faithfulness.
Though the enemies gather, and the darkness falls,
My soul, Lord, will rejoice in Thee through it all.

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