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

Declare me innocent, O God! Defend me against these ungodly people. Rescue me from these unjust liars. 2For you are God, my only safe haven. Why have you tossed me aside? Why must I wander around in grief, oppressed by my enemies? 3Send out your light and your truth; let them guide me. Let them lead me to your holy mountain, to the place where you live.

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 nations. Declare me righteous, O Lord, for I am innocent, O Most High!
• Psalms 26:1Declare me innocent, O Lord, for I have acted with integrity; I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.
• Psalms 35:24Declare me not guilty, O Lord my God, for you give justice. Don’t let my enemies laugh about me in my troubles.
• Psalms 75:7It is God alone who judges; he decides who will rise and who will fall.
• 1 Corinthians 4:4My conscience is clear, but that doesn’t prove I’m right. It is the Lord himself who will examine me and decide.
• 1 Peter 2:23He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly.
• Psalms 35:1O Lord, oppose those who oppose me. Fight those who fight against me.
• 1 Samuel 24:15May the Lord therefore judge which of us is right and punish the guilty one. He is my advocate, and he will rescue me from your power!”
• Proverbs 22:23For the Lord is their defender. He will ruin anyone who ruins them.
• Proverbs 23:11For their Redeemer is strong; he himself will bring their charges against you.
• Micah 7:9I will be patient as the Lord punishes me, for I have sinned against him. But after that, he will take up my case and give me justice for all I have suffered from my enemies. The Lord will bring me into the light, and I will see his righteousness.
• Psalms 71:4My God, rescue me from the power of the wicked, from the clutches of cruel oppressors.
• 2 Samuel 15:31When someone told David that his adviser Ahithophel was now backing Absalom, David prayed, “O Lord, let Ahithophel give Absalom foolish advice!”
• 2 Samuel 16:20Then Absalom turned to Ahithophel and asked him, “What should I do next?”
• 2 Samuel 17:1Now Ahithophel urged Absalom, “Let me choose 12,000 men to start out after David tonight.

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
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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