Psalms 43

A prayer in a time of trouble #43:1 Psalm 43 probably continues from Psalm 42 as one psalm.

1My God, show that I am not guilty. Make the people who do not respect you know that I am right. Rescue me from the evil people who tell lies about me.

2God, you are the safe place where I can hide. Why have you pushed me away? How much longer must I continue to weep, because my enemies do cruel things to me?

3Send to me your light and your truth. Let them be my guide. They will take me back to your holy mountain and to the house where you live.

4Then I will go to your altar, to worship you, the God who makes me happy. You are my God and I will praise you there. I will sing to thank you, God, with my harp.

5I ask myself, ‘Why am I so sad and upset?’ I must wait patiently for God to help me. Then I will praise my God once again, because he is the one who saves me.