Psa 35:1, 43:1, Mic 7:9 | JFB | STEP | 1-3. God is invoked in the character of a warrior ( ).

Psalms 35:1

1-3. God is invoked in the character of a warrior (Ex 15:3; De 32:41).

Psalms 43:1

1. Judge—or, "vindicate" (Ps 10:18).

plead, &c.— (Ps 35:1).

ungodly—neither in character or condition objects of God's favor (compare Ps 4:3).

Micah 7:9

9. bear—patiently.

the indignation of the Lord—His punishment inflicted on me (La 3:39). The true penitent "accepts the punishment of his iniquity" (Le 26:41, 43); they who murmur against God, do not yet know their guilt (Job 40:4, 5).

execute judgment for me—against my foe. God's people plead guilty before God; but, in respect to their human foes, they are innocent and undeserving of their foes' injuries.

bring me forth to the light—to the temporal and spiritual redemption.

I shall behold his righteousness—His gracious faithfulness to His promises (Ps 103:17).