42 1 The Prophet grievously complaineth, that being letted by his persecutors, he could not be present in the congregation of God’s people, protesting that although he was separated in body from them, yet his heart was thitherward affectioned. 7 And least of all he showed that he was not so far overcome with these sorrows and thoughts, 8 but that he continually put his confidence in the Lord.

To him that excelleth. A Psalm to give instruction, [a]committed to the sons of Korah.

As the Hart brayeth for the rivers of water, so [b]panted my soul after thee, O God.

My soul thirsteth for God, even for the living God: when shall I come and appear before the presence of God?

[c]Mine tears have been my meat day and night, while they daily say unto me, Where is thy God?

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 42:1 As a treasure to be kept of them, which were of the number of the Levites.
  2. Psalm 42:1 By these similitudes of thirst and panting, he showeth his fervent desire to serve God in his Temple.
  3. Psalm 42:3 As others take pleasure in eating and drinking, so he was altogether given to weeping.

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