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Psalms 42

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision) · 6 verses

1A psalm for David. Judge me, O God, and distinguish my cause from the nation that is not holy: deliver me from the unjust and deceitful man.

2For thou art God my strength: why hast thou cast me off? and why do I go sorrowful whilst the enemy afflicteth me?

3Sent forth thy light and thy truth: they have conducted me, and brought me unto thy holy hill, and into thy tabernacles.

4And I will go in to the altar of God: to God who giveth joy to my youth.

5To thee, O God my God, I will give praise upon the harp: why art thou sad, O my soul? and why dost thou disquiet me?

6Hope in God, for I will still give praise to him: the salvation of my countenance, and my God.

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Fr. Mike Schmitz reads and explains Psalms 42 on Day 143 of 365 — “Solomon Asks for Wisdom” (Ascension). Official podcast player; audio starts when you press play.

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