Old Testament · Poetry
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.
About Psalms 42:11
In Psalms, Psalms 42:11 addresses the theme of Agony in the Bible, Bipolar Disorder in the Bible, and Depression in the Bible with clarity and depth. This Old Testament poetry text remains central to Christian understanding and devotional practice on this subject.
Cross References
- Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
- Romans 15:13
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”
- Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
- Lamentations 3:22
“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.”
- Romans 5:5
“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”
Related Verses
- Luke 22:44
“And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.”
- Psalms 22:1
“My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?”
- Matthew 26:38
“Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.”
- Psalms 69:1
“Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul.”
- 2 Corinthians 4:8
“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;”
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This verse connects to the theme of Depression in the Bible. A biblical prayer rooted in this truth is available for you.
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Promises and Prayers Connected to This Verse
Divine Promises
- We Shall Reap in Due Season If We Faint Not
Prayer Points
- Bringing Honest Exhaustion to God
How to Apply Psalms 42:11
Use Psalms 42:11 as a daily declaration. Speak it over your circumstances, inserting your name where relevant. Let its promise from Psalms anchor your perspective as you navigate decisions related to on the theme of Agony in the Bible, and share it with one person who might need it today.