1. [To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah.] As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. {Maschil...: or, A Psalm giving instruction of the sons, etc} {panteth: Heb. →

"Psalms 42: It's like a rap battle between a whale and a deer, except with more poetry and less beatboxing. Spoiler alert: The whale wins. In the end, it's a reminder to keep faith in God, even when it feels like He is far away. →

Joe: Alright, so we got a Bible Expert in the house. What's the story with Psalms 42? Bible Expert: Well, Psalms 42 is a lament of the psalmist. He's in a deep depression and is yearning for the joys of God in the temple. →

Alex Trebek: Alright, let's get to know each other a bit! So, what brings you here to Jeopardy today? Contestant: Well, I thought it would be fun to talk about the Bible! Specifically, I'd like to tell you about Psalms 42. →

Attention! Listen up, recruits! Psalm 42 is about a person’s intense longing for God. The person is feeling lonely and depressed and wants to go to the temple to be near God. They’re even comparing their situation to a deer in the desert looking for water. →

Batman: Robin, did you hear that? It's the sound of despair, of a man trying to make sense of a world that has gone wrong. Robin: Who is it, Batman? Batman: It's the Psalmist in Psalm 42. He is crying out to God, wondering why he feels so alone, so forgotten. →

Folks, this Psalm is all about trusting in God no matter what! See here, Jack, life can be tough and it can leave us feeling discouraged and low. My father used to say, “When you’re feeling down, just remember that God is always there, and will never forsake you. →

Psalms 42: BIGLY, many people are saying it's a terrific chapter! The psalmist is sad because he's separated from the temple and feels downcast, but he remembers that God is his lifeline and in his heart, he will remember God's goodness and faithfulness. →

1-5. Peter: Alright, so this is Psalms 42, and it goes like this: "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?" (Psalms 42:1-2) →