Psalm 43:1

New Century Version

God, defend me. Argue my case against those who don’t follow you. Save me from liars and those who do evil.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:31

Someone told David, “Ahithophel is one of the people with Absalom who made secret plans against you.” So David prayed, “Lord, please make Ahithophel’s advice foolish.”

2 Samuel 16:20

Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Tell us what we should do.”

2 Samuel 18:8

The battle spread through all the country, but that day more men died in the forest than in the fighting.

Psalm 140:5

The proud hid a trap for me. They spread out a net beside the road; they set traps for me.Selah

Psalm 26:1

Lord, defend me because I have lived an innocent life. I have trusted the Lord and never doubted.

Psalm 35:1

Lord, battle with those who battle with me. Fight against those who fight against me.

Psalm 35:24

Lord my God, defend me with your justice. Don’t let them laugh at me.

Psalm 5:6

You destroy liars; the Lord hates those who kill and trick others.

Psalm 54:3

Strangers turn against me, and cruel people want to kill me. They do not care about God.Selah

Psalm 7:7

Gather the nations around you and rule them from above.

Psalm 7:8

Lord, judge the people. Lord, defend me because I am right, because I have done no wrong, God Most High.

Psalm 7:9

God, you do what is right. You know our thoughts and feelings. Stop those wicked actions done by evil people, and help those who do what is right.

Psalm 71:4

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

Psalm 75:7

God is the judge; he judges one person as guilty and another as innocent.

Proverbs 22:23

The Lord will defend them in court and will take the life of those who take away their rights.

Proverbs 23:11

God, their defender, is strong; he will take their side against you.

Micah 7:9

I sinned against the Lord, so he was angry with me, but he will defend my case in court. He will bring about what is right for me. Then he will bring me out into the light, and I will see him set things right.

1 Corinthians 4:4

I know of no wrong I have done, but this does not make me right before the Lord. The Lord is the One who judges me.

1 Peter 2:23

People insulted Christ, but he did not insult them in return. Christ suffered, but he did not threaten. He let God, the One who judges rightly, take care of him.

1 Samuel 24:15

May the Lord be our judge and decide between you and me. May he support me and show that I am right. May he save me from you!”