1 Judge me, O GodGod:אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
Judgment:Psalms 26:1, 75:7, 1 Samuel 24:15. Righteousness:Psalms 7:8, 35:24, 71:4. Parallel theme:Psalms 5:6, 35:1, Proverbs 22:23, 23:11 +5
3 O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holyHoly:קָדוֹשׁ (Qadosh). The Hebrew qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) means holy or set apart—separated from common use for God's purposes. God is 'the Holy One of Israel,' utterly distinct from creation in moral perfection. hill, and to thy tabernacles.
Light:Psalms 36:9, 97:11, 119:105, John 1:4. Temple:Psalms 84:1. Truth:Psalms 40:11, Micah 7:20, John 1:17. Holy:Psalms 3:4. Parallel theme:Psalms 143:10 +5
4 Then will I go unto the altarAltar:מִזְבֵּחַ (Mizbeach). The Hebrew mizbeach (מִזְבֵּחַ) means altar—from the root 'to slaughter.' Altars were places where sacrifices were offered to God, pointing forward to Christ's ultimate sacrifice. of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God.
Resurrection:Psalms 33:2. References God:Psalms 42:6, Isaiah 61:10, Romans 5:11. Sacrifice:Psalms 26:6. Parallel theme:Psalms 57:8, 81:2, 2 Samuel 6:5 +3
5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
Resurrection:Psalms 42:5, 42:11