See note on the superscription of Psa. 32.
Psa. 42 title
See note on the superscription of Psa. 32.
In vv. 1-8 the psalmists were treasuring their forefathers’ past history, and in vv. 9-26 they were sighing for their present situation. Both were distractions from their panting and thirsting for God (Psa. 42:1-2), i.e., from their enjoying God. See note Psa. 42:41.
Exo. 34:24; Josh. 3:10; Psa. 78:55; 80:8; cf. 2 Chron. 20:7
Lit., them.
See note Psa. 44:11.
According to Jer. 2:13; 11:10 and Hosea 6:7, the psalmist’s word in vv. 17-18 was contrary to God’s word spoken through the prophets (cf. Dan. 9:13-19).
Many MSS read, Jehovah.