Holy Scripture

Psalms 42:5

A church father on this verse
“Troubled by the hazardous turnings of this world, David says, "Why are you sad, O soul, why do you trouble me? Hope in God, for I will give praise to him, the salvation of my countenance and my God." Therefore, when we are distressed and apprehensive, let hope strengthen us with the expectation of things that are to c…”
Ambrose of Milan, 4th c. — THE PRAYER OF JOB AND DAVID 4:3.12-13

Source: Septuagint

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5Wherefore art thou very sad, O my soul? and wherefore dost thou trouble me? Hope in God; for I will give thanks to him, Who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

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In context

3Send forth thy light and thy truth: They have led me, and brought me to thy holy mountain, And to thy tabernacles.

4And I will go in to the altar of God, To God who gladdens my youth: I will give thanks to thee on the harp, O God, my God.

— Psalms 42:5 —

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