Psalms 43 — Jamieson–Fausset–Brown
43:1
1. 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).
43:2
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.
43:3
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.
43:4
4. the altar--as the chief place of worship. The mention of the harp suggests the prominence of praise in his offering.