18 He will put on righteousness as a breastplate, and will wear impartial judgment as a helmet. (WEB) 19 He will take holiness as an invincible shield. (WEB) 20 He will sharpen stern wrath for a sword. The universe will go with him to fight against his frenzied foes. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 5:18–20
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Psalms 89:22–24
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Psalms 35:1–3
1 Of David. Contend with my opponents, O LORD; fight against those who fight against me. 2 Take up Your shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid. 3 Draw the spear and javelin against my pursuers; say to my soul: “I am your salvation.”
Sirach 29:12–14
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Psalms 78:65–67
65 Then the Lord awoke as from sleep, like a mighty warrior overcome by wine. 66 He beat back His foes; He put them to everlasting shame. 67 He rejected the tent of Joseph and refused the tribe of Ephraim.
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