Psalms 42:9 akjv — I will say to God my rock, Why have you forgotten me? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?

American King James Version

" I will say to God my rock, Why have you forgotten me? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? "

— Psalms 42:9, American King James Version

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Psalms 42 — Context

6

O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember you from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar.

7

Deep calls to deep at the noise of your waterspouts: all your waves and your billows are gone over me.

8

Yet the LORD will command his loving kindness in the day time, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer to the God of my life.

9

I will say to God my rock, Why have you forgotten me? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?

10

As with a sword in my bones, my enemies reproach me; while they say daily to me, Where is your God?

11

Why are you cast down, O my soul? and why are you disquieted within me? hope you in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

Psalms 42:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 42:9 say?
Psalms 42:9 in the American King James Version reads: “ I will say to God my rock, Why have you forgotten me? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? ”
Where is Psalms 42:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 42:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 42, verse 9.
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 42:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 42:9 in?
Psalms 42:9 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 42:9?
Psalms 42:9 reads (AKJV): “ I will say to God my rock, Why have you forgotten me? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? ” 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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