Psalm 43:1-3

Expanded Bible

43 God, defend me.
    ·Argue my case [^LVindicate me, O God, and contend for/defend me] against ·those who don’t follow you [^La godless nation].
    ·Save [Rescue; ^TDeliver] me from ·liars [deceivers] and those who ·do evil [are unjust].
² God, you are my ·strength [^Lrefuge].
    Why have you rejected me?
Why am I ·sad [^Lgoing around in mourning]
    and ·troubled [oppressed] by my enemies?
³ Send me your light and ·truth [faithfulness]
    to ·guide [lead] me.
Let them ·lead [bring] me to your holy mountain [^CZion, the location of the Temple],
    to ·where you live [your dwelling].