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A Plea for Vindication
Commentators widely agree that the plea 'Judge me' is not a request for a verdict on the psalmist's sin, but a cry for vindication. Confident in the righteousness of his cause against his enemies, he asks God to act as a divine defense attorney, to 'plead my cause' and publicly demonstrate his innocence. As Matthew Henry notes, it's a prayer for God to 'appear on my behalf' in a dispute.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 43:1
18th Century
Theologian
Judge me, O God - This does not mean, Pronounce sentence upon me; but, Undertake my cause; interpose in my behalf; do justice in th…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 43:1
19th Century
Bishop
An ungodly nation. —In Hebrew simply a negative term, a nation not khasîd, that is, not in the covenant. But nat…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 43:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man. For thou art the God of my stren…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 43:1
16th Century
Theologian
Judge me, O God! David, in the first place, complains of the extreme cruelty of his enemies; but in the verses that immediately follow, he…
John Gill
On Psalms 43:1
17th Century
Pastor
Judge me, O God
The Targum adds, with the judgment of truth; see (Romans 2:2) ;
and p…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 43:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Regarding the dispute God had with David for sin, he prays, Enter not into judgment with me, if You do so I will be condemned; but regardi…