Psalms 42:3
The Scripture
(3) My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy 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 80:5Psalms 102:9II Samuel 16:12Psalms 42:10Psalms 3:2Psalms 22:8Psalms 79:10Psalms 79:12Psalms 115:2
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