Psalms
“Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.”
Psalms 42:8
Psalms 42:8 (KJV) speaks to God's love, God's faithfulness, and comfort from God — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.”
Isaiah 40:11“The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17“For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”
Psalms 100:5“For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.”
Isaiah 54:10“We love him, because he first loved us.”
1 John 4:19“And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,”
Exodus 34:6
Common questions
What does Psalms 42:8 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 42:8 reads: "Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life." The verse speaks to God's love, God's faithfulness, and comfort from God. 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 42:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life." is Psalms 42:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 42.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 42:8?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 42:8 include Isaiah 40:11, Zephaniah 3:17, and Psalms 100:5. Reading them alongside Psalms 42:8 deepens the theme of God's love.
How can I pray with Psalms 42:8?
Read Psalms 42:8 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.