Psalm 42

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 42:7

Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of the water spouts ,.... By which are meant afflictions, comparable to the deep waters of the sea, for their multitude and overwhelming nature; see Psalm 69:1 ; these came pouring down, one after another, upon the psalmist: as soon as one affliction over, another came, as in the case of Job; which is signified by one calling to another, and were clamorous, troublesome, and very grievous and distressing; all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 42:8

Yet the Lord will command his lovingkindness in the daytime ,.... Which is a tender affection in God towards his people, springs from his sovereign will and pleasure, is from everlasting, is ever the same, never removes from them, and is better than life; the effects of which are all spiritual blessings, grace, and glory: and this the Lord "commands" when he sends it forth with power, makes a clear manifestation and home application of it to them; when he commands his covenant, or bestows... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 42:9

I will say unto God my rock ,.... A name frequently given to the eternal God, Father, Son, and Spirit, Deuteronomy 32:4 ; See Gill on Psalm 18:2 ; why hast thou forgotten me ? See Gill on Psalm 13:1 ; why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy ? meaning perhaps Saul; though it may be applied to any spiritual enemy, sin, Satan, and the world; who are very oppressive and afflicting, and occasion continual mourning to the children of God. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 42:10

As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me ,.... The reproaches of his enemies were grievous and cutting to him, as if a sword pierced through the marrow in his bones, which, being very sensitive, gives exquisite pain. There is a various reading here: some copies, as Vatablus observes, read ב , "in", or with, and others כ , "as", which seems to be the truest; and our translators supply "as", to make the sense, though they read "with"; but some F14 כרצח ως σφαγην ,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 42:11

Why art thou cast down, O my soul ?.... The same expostulation as in Psalm 42:5 ; and so is what follows, and why art thou disquieted within me ? and the same argument and means are made use of to remove dejection and disquietude; hope thou in God; for I shall yet praise him ; See Gill on Psalm 42:5 ; to which is added a new argument, taken from the grace and goodness of God, and covenant interest in him; who is the health of my countenance, and my God ; as the bodily... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 42

The psalmist earnestly longs for the ordinances of the Lord's house, Psalm 42:1-4 ; describes his deep distress, Psalm 42:5-7 ; endeavors to take comfort from the consideration that the Lord would appear in his behalf, Psalm 42:8 , Psalm 42:9 ; speaks of the insults of his enemies, Psalm 42:10 ; and again takes encouragement, Psalm 42:11 . The title, To the chief Musician giving instruction to the sons of Korah. This is the first of the Psalms that has this title prefixed, and it... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 42:1

As the hart panteth after the water brooks - The hart is not only fond of feeding near some water for the benefit of drinking, "but when he is hard hunted, and nearly spent, he will take to some river or brook, in which," says Tuberville, "he will keep as long as his breath will suffer him. Understand that when a hart is spent and sore run, his last refuge is to the water; and he will commonly descend down the streame and swimme in the very middest thereof; for he will take as good heede as... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 42:2

When shall I come - When, when shall I have the privilege of appearing in his courts before God? In the mouth of a Christian these words would import: "When shall I see my heavenly country? When shall I come to God, the Judge of all, and to Jesus, the Mediator of the new covenant?" He who is a stranger and a pilgrim here below, and feels a heart full of piety to God, may use these words in this sense; but he who feels himself here at home, whose soul is not spiritual, wishes the earth to be... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 42:3

My tears have been my meat day and night - My longing has been so intense after spiritual blessings, that I have forgotten to take my necessary food; and my sorrow has been so great, that I have had no appetite for any. I feel more for the honor of my God and his truth than for myself, when the idolaters, who have thy people in captivity, insultingly cry, Where is thy God? read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 42:4

When I remember these things - Or, these things I shall remember. They often occur to me, and sharpen my distressful feelings. My soul is dissolved, becomes weak as water, when I reflect on what I have had, and on what I have lost. Or, I pour out my soul to myself in deep regrets and complaints, when reflecting on these things. I once enjoyed all the ordinances of God, and now I have none. I once had the joyous communion of saints in God's ordinances; but that communion no longer exists, for... read more

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