Psalms 43:1

Psalms 43:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
• New International Version (NIV)Vindicate me, my God, and plead my cause against an unfaithful nation. Rescue me from those who are deceitful and wicked.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Vindicate me, O God, and defend my cause against an ungodly people, from the deceitful and unjust man deliver me!
• New King James Version (NKJV)Vindicate me, O God, And plead my cause against an ungodly nation; Oh, deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man!

Context of Psalms 43:1

Judge me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation. Rescue me from deceitful and unjust people. 2You are my fortress, O God! Why have you rejected me? Why must I walk around in mourning while the enemy oppresses me? 3Send your light and your truth. Let them guide me. Let them bring me to your holy mountain and to your dwelling place.

Psalms 43:1 word by word

שָׁפְטֵ֤נִי אֱלֹהִ֨ים׀ וְרִ֘יבָ֤ה רִיבִ֗י מִגּ֥וֹי לֹא־חָסִ֑יד מֵ֤אִישׁ־מִרְמָ֖ה וְעַוְלָ֣ה תְפַלְּטֵֽנִי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Judgeשָׁפַטshâphaţ · to judgeH8199
• me, O Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• and pleadרִיבrîyb rûb · to contendH7378
• my causeרִיבrîyb rib · strifeH7379
• against an ungodlyחָסִידchâsîyd · piousH2623
• against an ungodlyלֹאlô' lô' lôh · notH3808
• nationגּוֹיgôy gôy · nationH1471
• O deliverפָּלַטpâlaţ · to escapeH6403
• me from the deceitfulמִרְמָהmirmâh · deceitH4820
• and unjustעַוְלָה‛evel ‛âvel ‛avlâh ‛ôlâh ‛ôlâh · injusticeH5766
• manאִישׁ'îysh · manH376

Cross-references for Psalms 43:1

• Psalms 7:8The Lord judges the people of the world. Judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness, according to my integrity.
• Psalms 26:1Judge me favorably, O Lord, because I have walked with integrity and I have trusted you without wavering.
• Psalms 35:24Judge me by your righteousness, O Lord my God. Do not let them gloat over me
• Psalms 75:7God alone is the judge. He punishes one person and rewards another.
• 1 Corinthians 4:4I have a clear conscience, but that doesn’t mean I have God’s approval. It is the Lord who cross-examines me.
• 1 Peter 2:23Christ never verbally abused those who verbally abused him. When he suffered, he didn’t make any threats but left everything to the one who judges fairly.
• Psalms 35:1O Lord, attack those who attack me. Fight against those who fight against me.
• 1 Samuel 24:15So the Lord must be the judge. He will decide between you and me. He will watch and take my side in ⌞this⌟ matter and set me free from you.”
• Proverbs 22:23because the Lord will plead their case and will take the lives of those who rob them.
• Proverbs 23:11because the one who is responsible for them is strong. He will plead their case against you.
• Micah 7:9I have sinned against the Lord. So I will endure his fury until he takes up my cause and wins my case. He will bring me into the light, and I will see his victory.
• Psalms 71:4My God, free me from the hands of a wicked person, from the grasp of one who is cruel and unjust.
• 2 Samuel 15:31Then David was told, “Ahithophel is among those conspiring with Absalom.” So David prayed, “Lord, make Ahithophel’s advice foolish.”
• 2 Samuel 16:20Then Absalom asked Ahithophel, “What’s your advice? What should we do?”
• 2 Samuel 17:1Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose 12,000 men and leave tonight to go after David.

Commentaries on Psalms 43:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Judge me, O God, and plead my cause - ריבי ריבה ribah ribi, a forensic term, properly enough translated, plead my cause, be my counsellor and advocate. Ungodly nation - The Babylonians; the impious, perfidious, wicked, and deceitful Babylonians. The deceitful and unjust man - Nebuchadnezzar.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Judge me, O God - This does not mean, Pronounce sentence upon me; but, Undertake my cause; interpose in my behalf; do justice in the case. He regarded his own cause as right; he felt that he was greatly wronged by the treatment which he received from people, and he asks to have it shown that he was not guilty of what his enemies charged on him; that he was an upright man, and a friend of God. See Psalm 7:8, note; Psalm 26:1, note. And plead my cause - See…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1David endeavours to still his spirit, with hope and confidence in God. --As to the quarrel God had with David for sin, he prays, Enter not into judgment with me, if Thou doest so I shall be condemned; but as to the quarrel his enemies had with him, he prays, Lord, judge me, and in thy providence appear on my behalf. If we cannot comfort ourselves in God, we may stay ourselves upon him, and may have spiritual supports, when we want spiritual delights. He…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-4The psalmist turns to the Lord for rescue from his troubles, for guidance, for restoration, and for vindication.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-51. Judge--or, "vindicate" (Psa 10:18). plead, &c.--(Psa 35:1). ungodly--neither in character or condition objects of God's favor (compare Psa 4:3).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 43:1

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Deceit
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• Injustice

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Commentaries on Psalms 43

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings