Psalms 42:9 bbe — I will say to God my Rock, Why have you let me go from your memory? why do I go in sorrow because of the attacks of my…

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"I will say to God my Rock, Why have you let me go from your memory? why do I go in sorrow because of the attacks of my haters?"

— Psalms 42:9, Bible in Basic English

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“I will ask God, my rock, "Why have you forgotten me? Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?"”
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“I will pray to God, my high ridge:“Why do you ignore me? Why must I walk around mourning because my enemies oppress me?””
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Psalms 42 — Context

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.

Deep is sounding to deep at the noise of your waterfalls; all your waves have gone rolling over me.

But the Lord will send his mercy in the daytime, and in the night his song will be with me, a prayer to the God of my life.

I will say to God my Rock, Why have you let me go from your memory? why do I go in sorrow because of the attacks of my haters?

The cruel words of my haters are like a crushing of my bones; when they say to me every day, Where is your God?

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.

Psalms 42:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 42:9 say?

Psalms 42:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I will say to God my Rock, Why have you let me go from your memory? why do I go in sorrow because of the attacks of my haters?”

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 (BBE): “I will say to God my Rock, Why have you let me go from your memory? why do I go in sorrow because of the attacks of my haters?” 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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