Psaume 43:4

4 J'irai vers l'autel de Dieu, de Dieu, ma joie et mon allégresse, Et je te célébrerai sur la harpe, ô Dieu, mon Dieu!

Psaume 43:4 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 43:4

Then will I go unto the altar of God
Which was in the tabernacle, either of burnt offerings, or of incense, there to offer up the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving for mercies received. The altar under the Gospel dispensation is Christ, on which such sacrifices being offered, are acceptable to God, ( Hebrews 13:10 Hebrews 13:15 ) ;

unto God my exceeding joy;
as over the mercy seat, upon a throne of grace, and as his covenant God; or this is exegetical of the altar, which is Christ, God over all, blessed for ever; and who is the object of the unspeakable joy of his people, in his person, righteousness, and salvation;

yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God, my God:
the harp is a musical instrument, used in that part of public worship which concerned the praise of God under the former dispensation, and was typical of that spiritual melody made in the hearts of God's people when they sing his praise, see ( Revelation 5:8 ) ( 14:2 ) .

Psaume 43:4 In-Context

1 Rends-moi justice, ô Dieu, défends ma cause contre une nation infidèle! Délivre-moi des hommes de fraude et d'iniquité!

2 Toi, mon Dieu protecteur, pourquoi me repousses-tu? Pourquoi dois-je marcher dans la tristesse, Sous l'oppression de l'ennemi?

3 Envoie ta lumière et ta fidélité! Qu'elles me guident, Qu'elles me conduisent à ta montagne sainte et à tes demeures!

4 J'irai vers l'autel de Dieu, de Dieu, ma joie et mon allégresse, Et je te célébrerai sur la harpe, ô Dieu, mon Dieu!

5 Pourquoi t'abats-tu, mon âme, et gémis-tu au dedans de moi? Espère en Dieu, car je le louerai encore; Il est mon salut et mon Dieu.