Psalms 43
AOSNPsalms 43:1-4
The psalmist turns to the Lord for rescue from his troubles, for guidance, for restoration, and for vindication.
Psalms 43:2
rejected me: Other psalms also ask if God has rejected his people (Psalm 44:9, 23; 60:1, 10; 74:1; 77:7; 88:14; 89:38; 108:11).
Psalms 43:3
This prayer for God's redemption sees light and truth as guides (see Psalms 18:25–29; 27:1; 85:10–13; 89:14–18; see also 119:105; John 3:19; Ephesians 5:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:5–7).
The temple on the mountain in Jerusalem symbolized God's holy presence among his people (Psalms 15:1; 43:3; 99:5, 9; 132:7).
Psalms 43:5
This verse is repeated in Psalm 42:5 and 11.
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