Psalms 42:11
The Scripture
(11) Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The psalmist laments his spiritual thirst, comparing his soul to a dry cup that cannot fill, and he longs for God’s mercy and the joy of His presence. He declares that his heart is heavy with sorrow, yet he trusts that God will pour out a stream of mercy and deliver him from his desolation. The chapter emphasizes the need for God’s provision and the hope of His compassionate response.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 42:5Psalms 43:5Jeremiah 30:17Jeremiah 33:6Matthew 9:12
Related verses (shared words)
Psalms 43:5Psalms 42:5I Samuel 1:8Romans 8:24Genesis 4:6Judges 5:28