Psalms 42:2 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 42:2

BOOK TWO: Psalms 42—72 Yearning for God in the Midst of Distresses

To the Chief Musician. A Contemplation of the sons of Korah.

1 As the deer¹ pants for the water brooks,
So pants my soul for You, O God.

2 ^aMy soul thirsts for God, for the ^bliving God.
When shall I come and¹ appear before God?

3 ^aMy tears have been my food day and night,
While they continually say to me,
^b“Where is your God?”

4 When I remember these things,
^aI pour out my soul within me.
For I used to go with the multitude;
^bI went with them to the house of God,
With the voice of joy and praise,
With a multitude that kept a pilgrim feast.

5 ^aWhy are you¹ cast down, O my soul?
And why are you disquieted within me?
^bHope in God, for I shall yet praise Him
¹For the help of His countenance.

6 ¹O my God, my soul is cast down within me;
Therefore I will remember You from¹ the land of the Jordan,
And from the heights of Hermon,
From the Hill Mizar.

Verse Comparison: Psalms 42:2

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American Standard Version
My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: When shall I come and appear before God?

Amplified® Bible
My inner self thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and behold the face of God?

Contemporary English Version
In my heart, I am thirsty for you, the living God. When will I see your face?

Darby English Version
My soul thirsteth for God, for the living ùGod: when shall I come and appear before God?

Good News Bible
I thirst for you, the living God. When can I go and worship in your presence?

King James Version
My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?

New American Standard Bible
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God; When shall I come and appear before God?

New International Version
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
When can I go and meet with God?

New King James Version
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
When shall I come and appear before God?

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God; When shall I come and appear before God?

Revised Standard Version
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and behold the face of God?

Young's Literal Translation
My soul thirsted for God, for the living God, When do I enter and see the face of God?

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BOOK TWO: Psalms 42—72 Yearning for God in the Midst of Distresses

To the Chief Musician. A Contemplation of the sons of Korah.

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