KJV ORIGINAL
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Why are you so downcast, my soul? Why are you so troubled within me? Put your hope in God, because I will still praise him—he is my salvation and my God.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is encouraging his own soul to stop being discouraged and instead place hope in God, knowing that praise and joy will return.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by one of the sons of Korah during a time of exile from Jerusalem and the temple. The psalmist was experiencing deep spiritual depression, longing to worship God in the temple but being unable to do so due to circumstances beyond his control.
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