Parallel Verses
Amplified
O rescue me from the deceitful and unjust man!
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
Holman Bible
Vindicate me, God, and defend my cause
against an ungodly nation;
rescue me from the deceitful and unjust man.
International Standard Version
You be my judge, God, and plead my case against an unholy nation; rescue me from the deceitful and unjust man.
A Conservative Version
Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against a profane nation. O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
American Standard Version
Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: Oh deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
Bible in Basic English
Be my judge, O God, supporting my cause against a nation without religion; O keep me from the false and evil man.
Darby Translation
Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation; deliver me from the deceitful and unrighteous man.
Julia Smith Translation
Judge me, O God, and contend my contention from a nation not godly: from the man of deceit and iniquity thou wilt deliver me.
King James 2000
Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Judge me, O God, and plead my case against an unfaithful nation. From a man of deceit and wickedness rescue me,
Modern King James verseion
Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation. Oh deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Give sentence with me, O God, and defend my cause against the ungodly people; O deliver me from the deceitful and wicked man.
NET Bible
Vindicate me, O God! Fight for me against an ungodly nation! Deliver me from deceitful and evil men!
New Heart English Bible
Vindicate me, God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation. Oh, deliver me from deceitful and wicked men.
The Emphasized Bible
Vindicate me, O God, and plead my cause, Against a nation, without lovingkindness, From the man of deceit and perversity, wilt thou deliver me?
Webster
Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
World English Bible
Vindicate me, God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation. Oh, deliver me from deceitful and wicked men.
Youngs Literal Translation
Judge me, O God, And plead my cause against a nation not pious, From a man of deceit and perverseness Thou dost deliver me,
Themes
Deceit » Saints » Pray for deliverance from those who use
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 43:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Prayer For Rescue
1
O rescue me from the deceitful and unjust man!
For You are the God of my strength [my stronghold—in whom I take refuge]; why have You rejected me?
Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?
Cross References
1 Samuel 24:15
May the Lord be the judge and render judgment between me and you; and may He see and plead my cause and vindicate me by saving me from your hand.”
Psalm 26:1
I have [relied on and] trusted [confidently] in the Lord without wavering and I shall not slip.
Psalm 35:1
Fight against those who fight against me.
Psalm 5:6
You destroy those who tell lies;
The Lord detests and rejects the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.
Psalm 7:8
The Lord judges the peoples;
Judge me, O Lord, and grant me justice according to my righteousness and according to the integrity within me.
Psalm 35:24
Judge me, O Lord my God, according to Your righteousness and justice;
And do not let them rejoice over me.
2 Samuel 15:31
David was told, “Ahithophel [your counselor] is among the conspirators with Absalom.” David said, “O Lord, I pray You, turn Ahithophel’s counsel into foolishness.”
Psalm 71:4
Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked (godless),
From the grasp of the unrighteous and ruthless man.
Psalm 75:7
But God is the Judge;
He puts down one and lifts up another.
Proverbs 22:23
For the Lord will plead their case
And take the life of those who rob them.
Proverbs 23:11
For their Redeemer is strong and mighty;
He will plead their case against you.
Micah 7:9
I will bear the indignation and wrath of the Lord
Because I have sinned against Him,
Until He pleads my case and executes judgment for me.
He will bring me out to the light,
And I will behold His [amazing] righteousness and His remarkable deliverance.
1 Corinthians 4:4
I am aware of nothing against myself and I feel blameless, but I am not by this acquitted [before God]. It is the Lord who judges me.
2 Samuel 16:20-4
Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give me your advice. What should we do?”
1 Peter 2:23
While being reviled and insulted, He did not revile or insult in return; while suffering, He made no threats [of vengeance], but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges fairly.