(Psalm 42 and 43 were originally one psalm.)

1 God, please vindicate me! Plead my case against an unfaithful nation; save me from these wicked and dishonest people.

2 For you, God, are my protection—so why have you turned your back on me? Why must I go around weeping because of the attacks of my enemies?

3 Send your light and your truth so they can guide me; let them lead me to your holy mountain, to the place where you live.

4 I will go to God's altar, to God who makes me truly happy. I will praise you on the harp, God, my God.

5 Why am I so discouraged? Why do I feel so sad? I will hope in God; I will praise him because he is the one who saves me—my God!