Psalms 42:4
The Scripture
(4) When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.
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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