“Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him, the saving help of my countenance, and my God.”
— WEB
Psalms 42:11
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“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.”
— KJV
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God; for I shall yet praise him, [Who is] the help of my countenance, and my God. Psalm 43”
— ASV
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This brings on a renewed self-chiding, and excites hopes of relief. health--or help. of my countenance--(compare Psa 42:5) who cheers me, driving away clouds of sorrow from my face. my God--It is He of whose existence and favor my foes would have me doubt. Next: Psalms Chapter 43
— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (public domain)
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