Rashi on TanakhPsalms 43

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Psalms 43:1

Avenge me Heb. שפטני, lit. judge me.
against an unkind nation That is Ishmael, who dwelt between two righteous men [Abraham and Isaac] and did not learn from their deeds.

Psalms 43:3

Send Your light and Your truth The King Messiah, who is compared to light, as it is stated (below 132:17): “I have set up a lamp for my anointed,” and Elijah the prophet, who is true, a faithful prophet.
that they may lead me Heb. ינחוני, menoront moi in old French, they shall lead me.

Psalms 43:4

to the God To the Holy One, blessed be He, who is the joy of my exultation.
and I will thank You with a lyre because You took me out of my exile.

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