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

Vindicate me, O God, and champion my cause against an ungodly nation. From a deceitful and unjust man, deliver me! 2For You are my God, my stronghold. Why have You spurned me? Why do I go about gloomy because of the oppression of the enemy? 3Send forth Your light and Your truth— let them guide me. Let them bring me to Your holy mountain and to Your dwelling places.

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 7:8Let an assembly of peoples gather around You and return on high, above them.
• Psalms 26:1Of David. Vindicate me, Adonai, for I have walked in my integrity, and trusted in Adonai without wavering.
• Psalms 35:24Vindicate me, Adonai my God, according to Your justice, and do not let them gloat over me.
• Psalms 75:7For exaltation comes not from the east nor from the west, nor even from the desert.
• 1 Corinthians 4:4For I know of nothing against myself, yet I am not justified by this. It is the Lord who judges me.
• 1 Peter 2:23When He was abused, He did not return the abuse. While suffering, He made no threats. Instead, He kept entrusting Himself to the One who judges righteously.
• Psalms 35:1A psalm of David. Adonai, oppose those who oppose me. Fight those who fight me.
• 1 Samuel 24:15May Adonai be judge and decide between me and you! And may He see and plead my cause and vindicate me against you.”
• Proverbs 22:23for Adonai will plead their case, and rob life from those who plunder them.
• Proverbs 23:11for their redeemer is strong. He will plead their case against you.
• Micah 7:9I will bear the indignation of Adonai, because I have sinned against Him, until He pleads my cause, and executes judgment for me. He will bring me out to the light, and I will behold His righteousness.
• Psalms 71:4My God, rescue me out of the hand of the wicked, out of the grasp of an evil, ruthless man.
• 2 Samuel 15:31Then someone told David saying, “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” So David prayed, “Adonai, please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.”
• 2 Samuel 16:20Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give your counsel. What should we do?”
• 2 Samuel 17:1Moreover Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me now choose 12,000 men, and I will arise and pursue 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
• Deceit
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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