Psalms
“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.”
Psalms 42:11
Psalms 42:11 (KJV) speaks to depression, hope, and discouragement — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.”
Psalms 42:5“The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.”
Isaiah 9:2“The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.”
Matthew 4:16“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
Psalms 62:5“For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.”
Psalms 71:5“And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.”
John 1:5
Common questions
What does Psalms 42:11 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 42:11 reads: "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." The verse speaks to depression, hope, and discouragement. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 42 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 42:11 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Psalms 42:11 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 42.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 42:11?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 42:11 include Psalms 42:5, Isaiah 9:2, and Matthew 4:16. Reading them alongside Psalms 42:11 deepens the theme of depression.
How can I pray with Psalms 42:11?
Read Psalms 42:11 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.