43:3The “holy mountain” is Mount Zion, in Jerusalem, the city that David named as Israel’s capital. The Temple was built there as the place for the people to meet God in worship and prayer.
Life Application Study BiblePsalmsChapter 43
Psalm 43
New Living Translation · Life Application Study Bible · Original page: 889
43Psalm 43
1Rescue me from these unjust liars.
2For you are God, my only safe haven.Why have you tossed me aside?Why must I wander around in grief,oppressed by my enemies?
3Send out your light and your truth;let them guide me.Let them lead me to your holy mountain,to the place where you live.
4There I will go to the altar of God,to God—the source of all my joy.I will praise you with my harp,0 God, my God!
5Why am I discouraged?Why is my heart so sad?I will put my hope in God!I will praise him again—my Savior and my God!Theme: A plea for victory by the battle-weary and defeated. When it seems that Godhas let you down, don’t despair. Instead, remember God's past deliverance and beconfident that he will restore you.Author: The sons of Korah (Temple assistants)
Life Application Notes 2 notes
43:3,4The psalm writer asked God to send his light and truth to guide him to the holy mountain, the Temple, where he would meet God. God's truth (see 1 John 2:27) provides the right path to follow, and God’s light (see 1 John 1:5) provides the clear vision to follow it. If you feel surrounded by darkness and uncertainty, follow God’s light and truth. He will guide you.