Psalm 43:1

New Living Translation

Declare me innocent, O God! Defend me against these ungodly people. Rescue me from these unjust liars.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:31

When someone told David that his adviser Ahithophel was now backing Absalom, David prayed, “O Lord, let Ahithophel give Absalom foolish advice!”

2 Samuel 16:20

Then Absalom turned to Ahithophel and asked him, “What should I do next?”

2 Samuel 18:8

The battle raged all across the countryside, and more men died because of the forest than were killed by the sword.

Psalm 140:5

The proud have set a trap to catch me; they have stretched out a net; they have placed traps all along the way. Interlude

Psalm 26:1

Declare me innocent, O Lord, for I have acted with integrity; I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.

Psalm 35:1

O Lord, oppose those who oppose me. Fight those who fight against me.

Psalm 35:24

Declare me not guilty, O Lord my God, for you give justice. Don’t let my enemies laugh about me in my troubles.

Psalm 5:6

You will destroy those who tell lies. The Lord detests murderers and deceivers.

Psalm 54:3

For strangers are attacking me; violent people are trying to kill me. They care nothing for God. Interlude

Psalm 7:7

Gather the nations before you. Rule over them from on high.

Psalm 7:8

The Lord judges the nations. Declare me righteous, O Lord, for I am innocent, O Most High!

Psalm 7:9

End the evil of those who are wicked, and defend the righteous. For you look deep within the mind and heart, O righteous God.

Psalm 71:4

My God, rescue me from the power of the wicked, from the clutches of cruel oppressors.

Psalm 75:7

It is God alone who judges; he decides who will rise and who will fall.

Proverbs 22:23

For the Lord is their defender. He will ruin anyone who ruins them.

Proverbs 23:11

For their Redeemer is strong; he himself will bring their charges against you.

Micah 7:9

I will be patient as the Lord punishes me, for I have sinned against him. But after that, he will take up my case and give me justice for all I have suffered from my enemies. The Lord will bring me into the light, and I will see his righteousness.

1 Corinthians 4:4

My conscience is clear, but that doesn’t prove I’m right. It is the Lord himself who will examine me and decide.

1 Peter 2:23

He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly.

1 Samuel 24:15

May the Lord therefore judge which of us is right and punish the guilty one. He is my advocate, and he will rescue me from your power!”