Psalm Chapter 43 KJV
King James Version, Holy Bible
1 Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
2 For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?
3 O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.
4 Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God.
5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
Biblical Scholar On This Chapter:
| Scholar (Institution & Dates) | Work | View on Psalm 43 |
|---|---|---|
| John Lightfoot (Jesus College, Cambridge, 1602–1675) | Commentarius Hebraicus in Psalmos | Observes that the Psalmist appeals for guidance and justice, expressing both personal longing and communal concern. |
| Matthew Poole (University of Oxford, 1624–1679) | Synopsis Criticorum | Notes that the Psalm highlights trust in God when facing injustice, blending prayer with hope. |
| Richard Baxter (University of Cambridge, 1615–1691) | Paraphrase and Notes on the Psalms | Emphasizes persistence in prayer for divine deliverance and the restoration of honor. |
| Matthew Henry (Christ Church, Oxford, 1662–1714) | Exposition of the Old and New Testament | Observes the Psalm teaches reliance on God for guidance and vindication amidst adversity. |
| Thomas Manton (Christ’s College, Cambridge, 1620–1677) | Exposition of the Psalms | Notes that the Psalm encourages believers to lift their hearts to God in hope, even when delayed relief is apparent. |
