Psalm 43:1

Good News Translation

O God, declare me innocent, and defend my cause against the ungodly; deliver me from lying and evil people!

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:31

When David was told that Ahithophel had joined Absalom's rebellion, he prayed, “Please, Lord, turn Ahithophel's advice into nonsense!”

2 Samuel 16:20

Then Absalom turned to Ahithophel and said, “Now that we are here, what do you advise us to do?”

2 Samuel 18:8

The fighting spread over the countryside, and more men died in the forest than were killed in battle.

Psalm 140:5

The proud have set a trap for me; they have laid their snares, and along the path they have set traps to catch me.

Psalm 26:1

Declare me innocent, O Lord, because I do what is right and trust you completely.

Psalm 35:1

Oppose those who oppose me, Lord, and fight those who fight against me!

Psalm 35:24

You are righteous, O Lord, so declare me innocent; don't let my enemies gloat over me.

Psalm 5:6

You destroy all liars and despise violent, deceitful people.

Psalm 54:3

Proud people are coming to attack me; cruel people are trying to kill me— those who do not care about God.

Psalm 7:7

so bring together all the peoples around you, and rule over them from above.

Psalm 7:8

You are the judge of all people. Judge in my favor, O Lord; you know that I am innocent.

Psalm 7:9

You are a righteous God and judge our thoughts and desires. Stop the wickedness of evildoers and reward those who are good.

Psalm 71:4

My God, rescue me from wicked people, from the power of cruel and evil people.

Psalm 75:7

it is God who is the judge, condemning some and acquitting others.

Proverbs 22:23

The Lord will argue their case for them and threaten the life of anyone who threatens theirs.

Proverbs 23:11

The Lord is their powerful defender, and he will argue their case against you.

Micah 7:9

We have sinned against the Lord, so now we must endure his anger for a while. But in the end he will defend us and right the wrongs that have been done to us. He will bring us out to the light; we will live to see him save us.

1 Corinthians 4:4

My conscience is clear, but that does not prove that I am really innocent. The Lord is the one who passes judgment on me.

1 Peter 2:23

When he was insulted, he did not answer back with an insult; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but placed his hopes in God, the righteous Judge.

1 Samuel 24:15

The Lord will judge, and he will decide which one of us is wrong. May he look into the matter, defend me, and save me from you.”