Ps. 43 THE ARGUMENT This Psalm seems to have been composed by the same author, and upon the same occasion with the former. David, praying against his fierce and crafty enemies, Ps. 43:1; and to be restored to the temple, Ps. 43:2–3; promiseth to serve God joyfully, Ps. 43:4.

Judge me; or, judge or give sentence for me, as this phrase is used, Ps. 26:1, and elsewhere. Ungodly, or unmerciful, i.e. cruel or inhuman; for it is a meiosis.

Send out, i.e. actually impart and discover them; for at present thou seemest to conceal and withhold them from me. Thy light and thy truth, i.e. thy favour, or the light of thy countenance, and the truth of thy promises made to me; as God’s mercy and truth oft go together, as 2 Sam. 15:20, Ps.

Then will I go unto the altar of God, to offer sacrifices of thanksgiving for my deliverance. My exceeding joy; the principal author and matter of all my joy and comfort.