Ps 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"
(Ps 10:18).
plead, &c.--
(Ps 35:1).
ungodly--neither in character or condition objects of God's favor
(compare
Ps 4:3).
2. God of my strength--by covenant relation my stronghold
(Ps 18:1).
cast me off--in scorn.
because--or, "in," that is, in such circumstances of oppression.
3. light--as in
Ps 27:1.
truth--or, "faithfulness"
(Ps 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.
Psalm 43 Bible Commentary
Jamieson, Faussett, and Brown
Ps 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" (Ps 10:18).
plead, &c.-- (Ps 35:1).
ungodly--neither in character or condition objects of God's favor (compare Ps 4:3).
2. God of my strength--by covenant relation my stronghold (Ps 18:1).
cast me off--in scorn.
because--or, "in," that is, in such circumstances of oppression.
3. light--as in Ps 27:1.
truth--or, "faithfulness" (Ps 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.