Psalms · Chapter 42 King James Version

Psalms 42:9

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The Scripture

(9) I will say unto God my rock, Why hast thou forgotten me? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?
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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