Psalm 42:1

King James Version (public domain)

Traditionally attributed to David · c. 10th century BC · King of Israel; author of many Psalms (compiled with other writers)

Psalm 42:1 in the King James Version reads:

1As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.

What it says

A psalm of longing for God's presence amid suffering and taunting enemies, punctuated by refrains of self-exhortation to hope in God.

Where it is

Psalm 42:1 appears in Psalms chapter 42 of the King James Version. You can also open the single-verse page for Psalms 42:1.

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