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Psalms 42:5 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 42:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 42 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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. cast: Heb. bowed praise: or, give thanks for the: or, his presence is salvation”
Psalms 42:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on 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. This verse introduces the psalm's refrain (repeated in 42:11 and 43:5), revealing internal dialogue—the psalmist addressing his own soul. This models spiritual self-exhortation, refusing to let emotions dictate faith. The structure moves from diagnosis (cast down, disquieted) to prescription (hope in God) to confident expectation (I shall yet praise)."Why art thou cast down, O my soul?" (ma-tishtochachi nafshi, מַה־תִּשְׁתּוֹחֲחִי נַפְשִׁי) begins ...
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Cross-References for Psalms 42:5
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“and wait patiently for him. Don't fret because of him who prospers in his way”
“having done the will of God”
“I will call to you”
“being interpreted”
“I had fainted”
“I will put my trust in you.”
“says my soul; therefore will I hope in him.”
“my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him: my Savior”
“my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him”
“and give you peace.'”