Jesus and the apostles loved the book of Psalms—they quoted from it and lived out of it. These ancient prayers and praises of Israel provide a bridge between the Old Testament and the New Testament; the themes introduced in the psalms find further development in the New Testament. Where David’s dynasty failed, Jesus gives hope. Yet, certain expectations that emerge in the book of Psalms still r…
1Como el ciervo brama por las corrientes de las aguas, Así clama por ti, oh Dios, el alma mía.
2Mi alma tiene sed de Dios, del Dios vivo; ¿Cuándo vendré, y me presentaré delante de Dios?
3Fueron mis lágrimas mi pan de día y de noche, Mientras me dicen todos los días: ¿Dónde está tu Dios?
4Me acuerdo de estas cosas, y derramo mi alma dentro de mí; De cómo yo fui con la multitud, y la conduje hasta la casa de Dios, Entre voces de alegría y de alabanza del pueblo en fiesta.
5¿Por qué te abates, oh alma mía, Y te turbas dentro de mí? Espera en Dios; porque aún he de alabarle, Salvación mía y Dios mío.
6Dios mío, mi alma está abatida en mí; Me acordaré, por tanto, de ti desde la tierra del Jordán, Y de los hermonitas, desde el monte de Mizar.
7Un abismo llama a otro a la voz de tus cascadas; Todas tus ondas y tus olas han pasado sobre mí.
8Pero de día mandará Jehová su misericordia, Y de noche su cántico estará conmigo, Y mi oración al Dios de mi vida.
9Diré a Dios: Roca mía, ¿por qué te has olvidado de mí? ¿Por qué andaré yo enlutado por la opresión del enemigo?
10Como quien hiere mis huesos, mis enemigos me afrentan, Diciéndome cada día: ¿Dónde está tu Dios?
11¿Por qué te abates, oh alma mía, Y por qué te turbas dentro de mí? Espera en Dios; porque aún he de alabarle, Salvación mía y Dios mío.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
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Versículo 1
I. Pss 42–43 These psalms, like Pss 9 and 10, form a unit comprising a lament with a bittersweet ref…
Pss 42–43 These psalms, like Pss 9 and 10, form a unit comprising a lament with a bittersweet refrain of hope (42:5, 11; 43:5). In many Hebrew manuscripts these two psalms are combined as one. The historical context is uncertain; these psalms might be the voice of God’s people in exile, confessing their loyalty to God as he punishes them for their prevailing apostasy. The psalmist longs for fellowship with God such as he enjoyed in Jerusalem (42:4); his memories only make him more discouraged. As the psalmist cries out to God, he recalls God’s love and faithfulness (42:8), which moves him to plead for vindication (43:1-4).
42:title The descendants of Korah were members of a Levitical choir appointed by David to serve as Temple singers (see 1 Chr 6:22-38; 9:19-34; 2 Chr 20:19). Their ancestor Korah was the apostate who had rebelled against Moses and whom the earth swallowed up (Exod 6:24; Num 16).
42:1-4 The psalmist’s longing for God comes from being geographically distant from the Temple as he remembers the past. • The verb translated longs is found only here and in Joel 1:20 (“cry out”); in both cases it refers to extreme thirst in a waterless desert (see Pss 63:1; 143:6; see also 84:2).
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II. 42:3 Having tears for food speaks of great grief (80:5; 102:9; see 6:6; 56:8; 119:136; 126:5). • …
42:3 Having tears for food speaks of great grief (80:5; 102:9; see 6:6; 56:8; 119:136; 126:5). • The wicked try to hold God to their timetable and deny his power to intervene.
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Versículo 4
III. 42:4 The psalmist recalls leading a great procession as a member of the Levitical choir, possibly…
42:4 The psalmist recalls leading a great procession as a member of the Levitical choir, possibly during the high holy days.
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Versículo 5
IV. 42:5-6 The psalmist encourages himself with questions and answers.
42:5-6 The psalmist encourages himself with questions and answers.
42:5 The psalmist feels depressed, but it does not incapacitate him. He remembers that the living God is his Savior. This verse is repeated in 42:11 and 43:5.
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Versículo 6
V. 42:6 Mount Hermon is a high mountain range northeast of Israel. The source of the Jordan is by Da…
42:6 Mount Hermon is a high mountain range northeast of Israel. The source of the Jordan is by Dan at the foot of Mount Hermon. • Mount Mizar might be a peak in the Mount Hermon range.
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Versículo 7
VI. 42:7 The raging seas, waves, and surging tides conjure images of God’s wrath (see 88:7).
42:7 The raging seas, waves, and surging tides conjure images of God’s wrath (see 88:7).
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Versículo 8
VII. 42:8 The psalmist sees rays of hope. A life oriented to God includes songs of joy and praying for…
42:8 The psalmist sees rays of hope. A life oriented to God includes songs of joy and praying for justice and vindication (42:9-10; 43:1-4).
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Versículo 9
VIII. 42:9-10 The psalmist brings his many doubts, discouragements, and questions directly to God.
42:9-10 The psalmist brings his many doubts, discouragements, and questions directly to God.
Antiguo Testamento
Psalms — Capítulo 42
Jesus and the apostles loved the book of Psalms—they quoted from it and lived out of it. These ancient prayers and praises of Israel provide a bridge between the Old Testament and the New Testament; the themes introduced in the psalms find further development in the New Testament. Where David’s dynasty failed, Jesus gives hope. Yet, certain expectations that emerge in the book of Psalms still r…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Como el ciervo brama por las corrientes de las aguas, Así clama por ti, oh Dios, el alma mía.
2Mi alma tiene sed de Dios, del Dios vivo; ¿Cuándo vendré, y me presentaré delante de Dios?
3Fueron mis lágrimas mi pan de día y de noche, Mientras me dicen todos los días: ¿Dónde está tu Dios?
4Me acuerdo de estas cosas, y derramo mi alma dentro de mí; De cómo yo fui con la multitud, y la conduje hasta la casa de Dios, Entre voces de alegría y de alabanza del pueblo en fiesta.
5¿Por qué te abates, oh alma mía, Y te turbas dentro de mí? Espera en Dios; porque aún he de alabarle, Salvación mía y Dios mío.
6Dios mío, mi alma está abatida en mí; Me acordaré, por tanto, de ti desde la tierra del Jordán, Y de los hermonitas, desde el monte de Mizar.
7Un abismo llama a otro a la voz de tus cascadas; Todas tus ondas y tus olas han pasado sobre mí.
8Pero de día mandará Jehová su misericordia, Y de noche su cántico estará conmigo, Y mi oración al Dios de mi vida.
9Diré a Dios: Roca mía, ¿por qué te has olvidado de mí? ¿Por qué andaré yo enlutado por la opresión del enemigo?
10Como quien hiere mis huesos, mis enemigos me afrentan, Diciéndome cada día: ¿Dónde está tu Dios?
11¿Por qué te abates, oh alma mía, Y por qué te turbas dentro de mí? Espera en Dios; porque aún he de alabarle, Salvación mía y Dios mío.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. Pss 42–43 These psalms, like Pss 9 and 10, form a unit comprising a lament with a bittersweet ref…
Versículo 3
II. 42:3 Having tears for food speaks of great grief (80:5; 102:9; see 6:6; 56:8; 119:136; 126:5). • …
Versículo 4
III. 42:4 The psalmist recalls leading a great procession as a member of the Levitical choir, possibly…
Versículo 5
IV. 42:5-6 The psalmist encourages himself with questions and answers.
Versículo 6
V. 42:6 Mount Hermon is a high mountain range northeast of Israel. The source of the Jordan is by Da…
Versículo 7
VI. 42:7 The raging seas, waves, and surging tides conjure images of God’s wrath (see 88:7).
Versículo 8
VII. 42:8 The psalmist sees rays of hope. A life oriented to God includes songs of joy and praying for…
Versículo 9
VIII. 42:9-10 The psalmist brings his many doubts, discouragements, and questions directly to God.