Psalms 42:4
“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.”
Psalms 42:4 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- These things I remembered, and poured out my soul in me : for I shall go over into the place of the wonderful tabernacle, even to the house of God : With the voice of joy and praise; the noise of one feasting.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- These things I remember, and pour out my soul within me, How I went with the throng, and led them to the house of God, With the voice of joy and praise, a multitude keeping holyday.
- DARBYDarby
- These things I remember and have poured out my soul within me: how I passed along with the multitude, how I went on with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, a festive multitude.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- These things I remember, and pour out my soul within me, how I used to go with the crowd, and led them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, a multitude keeping a holy day.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- These I remember, and pour out my soul in me, For I pass over into the booth, I go softly with them unto the house of God, With the voice of singing and confession, The multitude keeping feast!
- BPVBiblePics Version
- When I remember these things, I pour out my soul within me. I used to go with the crowd to the house of God, with joyful shouts and praise, among those celebrating the holy day.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- When I remember these things, I pour out my soul within me. I used to go with the crowd to the house of God, with joyful shouts and praise, among those celebrating the holy day.
Context: Psalms 42
2My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?
3My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?
4When 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.
5Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.
6O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar.
About Psalms 42: Longing for God's Presence
Psalm 42 expresses the Psalmist's deep longing for God's presence and his struggle with feelings of despair and alienation. The Psalmist recalls past times when he worshiped God with others and cries out to God for help and deliverance from his enemies.
Commentary
Psalm 42 is a powerful expression of the human experience of longing for God's presence. The Psalmist's words resonate with those who have also felt a sense of spiritual dryness or separation from God. The Psalmist's honesty about his feelings of sadness and loneliness is a reminder that it is okay for believers to share their struggles and doubts with God. Despite the Psalmist's feelings of despair, he never doubts God's goodness or mercy. Instead, he declares his faith in God's steadfast love and trusts that God will provide comfort and guidance. This Psalm is a beautiful example of how to find hope in the midst of difficulty by turning to God in prayer and worship.