Psalms 43:5
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.”
Psalms 43:5 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- To thee, O God my God, I will give praise upon the harp : why art thou sad, O my soul? and why dost thou disquiet me? Hope in God, for I will still give praise to him : the salvation of my countenance, and my God.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- 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.
- DARBYDarby
- Why art thou cast down, my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God; for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him: my Savior, my helper, and my God. For the Chief Musician. By the sons of Korah. A contemplative psalm.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- What! bowest thou thyself, O my soul? And what! art thou troubled within me? Wait for God, for still I confess Him, The salvation of my countenance, and my God!
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? Hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. ###
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? Hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. ###
Context: Psalms 43
3O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.
4Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God.
5Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
About Psalms 43: A Prayer for Deliverance and Guidance
Psalm 43 is a prayer of the psalmist, pleading with God to deliver him from his enemies and to guide him in the right path. The psalmist expresses his despair and questions why God has abandoned him, but also affirms his trust in God and his desire to worship Him.
Commentary
This psalm highlights the human struggle to understand why God allows suffering and hardships to happen, even to the faithful. It also shows the importance of prayer in seeking deliverance and guidance from God. The psalmist's words of trust and praise, despite his current circumstances, serve as a reminder that God is always present and faithful to His promises. This psalm is a source of comfort and encouragement for anyone going through difficult times, reminding us to turn to God in prayer and hold on to our faith in Him.