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Psalms 42:1-5

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BOOK 2

Psalm 42

Thirsting for God in Trouble and Exile.

For the music director. A Maskil of the sons of Korah.

1As the deer pants for the water brooks,

So my soul pants for You, God.

2My soul thirsts for God, for the living God;

When shall I come and appear before God?

3My tears have been my food day and night,

While they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?”

4I remember these things and pour out my soul within me.

For I used to go over with the multitude and walk them to the house of God,

With a voice of joy and thanksgiving, a multitude celebrating a festival.

5Why are you in despair, my soul?

And why are you restless within me?

Wait for God, for I will again praise Him

For the help of His presence, my God.