Psalm 43:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I run to you for protection. Why have you turned me away? Why must enemies ill-treat me and make me sad?

Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:9

Solomon, my son, worship God and obey him with all your heart and mind, just as I have done. He knows all your thoughts and your reasons for doing things, and so if you turn to him, he will hear your prayers. But if you ignore him, he will reject you for ever.

Psalm 140:7

You have the power to save me, and you keep me safe in every battle.

Psalm 28:7

You are my strong shield, and I trust you completely. You have helped me, and I will celebrate and thank you in song.

Psalm 31:4

Protect me from hidden traps and keep me safe.

Psalm 42:10

Even my bones are in pain, while all day long my enemies sneer and ask, “Where is your God?”

Psalm 42:9

You are my mighty rock. Why have you forgotten me? Why must enemies ill-treat me and make me sad?

Psalm 44:9

But now you have rejected us; you don't lead us into battle, and we look foolish.

Psalm 71:9

Don't throw me aside when I am old; don't desert me when my strength is gone.

Psalm 77:7

“Have you rejected me for ever? Won't you be kind again?

Psalm 88:15

Ever since I was a child, I have been sick and close to death. You have terrified me and made me helpless.

Psalm 94:14

You won't turn your back on your chosen nation.

Exodus 15:2

The LORD is my strength, the reason for my song, because he has saved me. I praise and honour the LORD— he is my God and the God of my ancestors.

Isaiah 40:31

But those who trust the LORD will find new strength. They will be strong like eagles soaring upward on wings; they will walk and run without getting tired.

Isaiah 45:24

They will admit that I alone can bring about justice. Everyone who is angry with me will be terribly ashamed and will turn to me.

Zechariah 10:12

I'll strengthen my people because of who I am, and they will follow me. I, the LORD, have spoken!

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, let the mighty strength of the Lord make you strong.

Philippians 4:13

Christ gives me the strength to face anything.