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G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 43:1-5

This psalm is either a part of the previous one or is closely connected with it. It breathes the same note of confidence, ending with the same words practically as the two parts of the former. It reaches a higher plane in that it refers only to sorrow and mourning in order to protest against them in the light of the certainty of God's deliverance. From prayer for that deliverance, which he has twice in the previous psalm declared to be certain, he passes to affirmation of how, following the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 43:1-2

‘Judge me, O God, And plead my cause against an ungodly nation, Oh deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man. For you are the God of my strength, Why have you cast me off? Why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?’ He calls on God to judge him, with a view to vindicating him because of his love for Him, and to plead his cause before the godless nation which holds him. He seeks to be delivered from the hand of the deceitful and unjust men who represent that nation. The... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 43:1-5

Psalms 43:1-Deuteronomy : . Hopeful prayer for restoration to the Temple. It is impossible to say who are meant by the “ ungodly nation,” the nation that is not hasid (see Psalms 43*) or pious. Following this clue we might understand by the nation that is not pious, the mass of careless or apostate Jews, since nobody would expect zealous piety from heathen. But it is doubtful if goi. the word translated “ nation,” could mean here a party in a nation. Besides, hasid may be used in a more... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 43:1

Judge me; or, judge or give sentence for me, as this phrase is used, Psalms 26:1, and elsewhere. Ungodly, or unmerciful, i.e. cruel or inhuman; for it is a meiosis. Nation; so he calls the company of his enemies for their great numbers, and because they were the far greatest part, and almost the whole body of the nation. Deceitful and unjust; who covereth his wicked designs with fair and false pretences; which sort of men are hateful to thee, and to all good men. Man; either Saul; or rather,... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 43:1-5

INTRODUCTIONThis psalm was composed by the same author as the preceding one, and has reference to the same occasion. It is fitted to impart help and encouragement to the afflicted and desponding in their troubles. The pious spirit of the author is clearly seen in the psalm.DEVOUT LONGINGSThe poet pours out his heart to God in petitions, expostulations, and promises; but the prevailing tone of the psalm is that of intense desire. He longsI. For vindication and deliverance. “Judge me, O God, and... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 43:1-5

Psalms 43:1-5 Psalms 43:1-5 seems to be similar to Psalms 42:1-11 . There are some who believe that it actually belonged to Psalms 42:1-11 , and in some of the manuscripts they were even put together as one psalm.Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man. 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? O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me;... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 43:1-5

REFLECTIONS. PSALM 42. 43. These two psalms were originally one, and it is difficult to account for their being divided. They both close with the same reviving chorus. David composed them beyond the Jordan, and in the vicinity of mount Hermon, when he fled from Absalom; and to that cruel and unnatural revolt we are indebted, under God, for some of his most pathetic pieces. The first object which pierced his soul in exile, was banishment from the house and altar of the Lord. He was perfectly... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 43:1-5

Psalms 43:1-5Judge me, O God, and plead my cause.The soul’s double appealI. An appeal to God.1. For Divine vindication.2. For Divine deliverance.3. For Divine information.4. For Divine guidance.II. An appeal to self. He was conscious of--1. The personality of his soul.2. The sorrow of his soul.3. The interests of his son! (Homilist.)In exileI. The exile’s prayer.1. For judgment against the accusations of an ungodly nation. Nothing uncommon for the Christian to be the target of wrong charges.2.... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 43:1

Psa 43:1 Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man. Ver. 1. Judge me, O God ] This psalm is, as it were, an epitome or an appendix to the former, and little differing in words or matter. Plead my cause ] See Psalms 35:1 . Against an ungodly nation ] Heb. a nation not mild or merciful; so he calleth Absalom’s complices, who sought and would have sucked his blood. Such are a people of God’s wrath and of his curse. O deliver... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 43:1

am 2983, bc 1021 - Title This Psalm is evidently a continuation of the preceding, and had the same author; and they are written as one in forty-six manuscripts The sameness of subject, similarity of composition, and return of the same burden in both, are sufficient evidence of this opinion. Judge: Psalms 7:8, Psalms 26:1, Psalms 35:24, Psalms 75:7, 1 Corinthians 4:4, 1 Peter 2:23 plead: Psalms 35:1, 1 Samuel 24:15, Proverbs 22:23, Proverbs 23:11, Micah 7:9 ungodly: or, unmerciful the... read more