Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's Commentary
Commentary on Psalms 43
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown's verse-by-verse commentary on Psalms 43, from Commentary Critical and Explanatory. Read it alongside the full text of the chapter.
Verse 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.
Verse 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.
Verse 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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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. (Psa 43:1-5)
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).