Psalms 42:3 bbe — My tears have been my food day and night, while they keep saying to me, Where is your God?

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"My tears have been my food day and night, while they keep saying to me, Where is your God?"

— Psalms 42:3, Bible in Basic English

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“I cannot eat, I weep day and night; all day long they say to me,“Where is your God?””
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Psalms 42 — Context

Like the desire of the roe for the water-streams, so is my soul's desire for you, O God.

My soul is dry for need of God, the living God; when may I come and see the face of God?

My tears have been my food day and night, while they keep saying to me, Where is your God?

Let my soul be overflowing with grief when these things come back to my mind, how I went in company to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with the song of those who were keeping the feast.

Why are you crushed down, O my soul? and why are you troubled in me? put your hope in God; for I will again give him praise who is my help and my God.

My soul is crushed down in me, so I will keep you in mind; from the land of Jordan and of the Hermons, from the hill Mizar.

Psalms 42:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 42:3 say?

Psalms 42:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “My tears have been my food day and night, while they keep saying to me, Where is your God?”

Where is Psalms 42:3 in the Bible?

Psalms 42:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 42, verse 3.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 42:3.

What translation should I read Psalms 42:3 in?

Psalms 42:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 42:3?

Psalms 42:3 reads (BBE): “My tears have been my food day and night, while they keep saying to me, Where is your God?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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