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 Depression, Despair, and Hope 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
- Psalms 42:5
“Why 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.”
- Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
- Matthew 11:28
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
- Ezekiel 24:23
“And your tires shall be upon your heads, and your shoes upon your feet: ye shall not mourn nor weep; but ye shall pine away for your iniquities, and mourn one toward another.”
- Psalms 38:4
“For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me.”
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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 Depression, and share it with one person who might need it today.