43 1 He prayeth to be delivered from them that conspire against him, that he might joyfully praise God in his holy congregation.

Judge [a]me, O God, and defend my cause against the unmerciful [b]people: deliver me from the deceitful and wicked man.

For thou art the God of my strength: why hast thou put me away? why go I so mourning, when the enemy oppressed me?

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 43:1 He desireth God to undertake his cause against the enemies but chiefly that he would restore him to the Tabernacle.
  2. Psalm 43:1 That is, the cruel company of mine enemies.

Psalm 43[a]

Vindicate me, my God,
    and plead my cause(A)
    against an unfaithful nation.
Rescue me(B) from those who are
    deceitful and wicked.(C)
You are God my stronghold.
    Why have you rejected(D) me?
Why must I go about mourning,(E)
    oppressed by the enemy?(F)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 43:1 In many Hebrew manuscripts Psalms 42 and 43 constitute one psalm.