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The Book of Psalms

Commentary by A. R. FAUSSET

PSALM 43

Psa 43:1-5. Excepting the recurrence of the refrain, there is no good reason to suppose this a part of the preceding, though the scope is the same. It has always been placed separate.

      1. 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 ).

      2. God of my strength--by covenant relation my stronghold ( Psa 18:1 ).
      cast me off--in scorn.
      because--or, "in," that is, in such circumstances of oppression.

      3. light--as in Psa 27:1.
      truth--or, "faithfulness" ( Psa 25:5 ), manifest it by fulfilling promises. Light and truth are personified as messengers who will bring him to the privileged place of worship.
      tabernacles--plural, in allusion to the various courts.

      4. the altar--as the chief place of worship. The mention of the harp suggests the prominence of praise in his offering.

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