Psalm 43
Theme
A Prayer for Deliverance
Outline
1-4, David, praying to be restored to the temple, promises to serve God joyfully. 5, He encourages his soul to trust in God.
Key Verse
(43:3) Oh, send out Your light and your truth! Let them lead me; let them bring me to Your holy hill and to Your tabernacle. (43:1) Vindicate me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation; Oh, deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man!
Notes
Psalms 42–43, primarily attributed to the sons of Korah, are interconnected, sharing themes and refrains. The psalmist expresses longing for God while facing oppression and depression, highlighting a deep thirst for divine connection. The structure includes sections on longing for God, questioning divine absence, and a plea for guidance through light and truth.