Psalm 43(42) Judica me, Deus

Defend me, O God, and plead my cause

   against a godless nation.
From deceitful and cunning men
   rescue me, O God.

Since you, O God, are my stronghold,
   why have you rejected me?
Why do I go mourning
   oppressed by the foe?

O send forth your light and your truth;
   let these be my guide.
Let them bring me to your holy mountain,
   to the place where you dwell.

And I will come to the altar of God,
   the God of my joy.
My redeemer, I will thank you on the harp,
   O God, my God.

Why are you cast down my soul,
   why groan within me?
Hope in God; I will praise him still,
   my savior and my God.