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Psalms 41

1For the End; for understanding; for the sons of Korah.

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2As the deer longs for the springs of waters, So my soul longs for You, O God.

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3My soul thirsts for the living God; When shall I come and appear before the face of God?

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4My tears were my bread day and night, When they said to me each day, "Where is your God?"

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5I remembered these things, and poured out my soul within me; For I shall enter the place of the wondrous tabernacle, even the house of God, To celebrate a festival with a voice of great joy and praise.

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6Why are you so sad, O my soul? And why do you trouble me? Hope in God, for I will give thanks to Him; My God is the salvation of my countenance.

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7My soul within me was troubled; Therefore I will remember You From the land of the Jordan and Hermon, From the small mountain.

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8Deep calls to deep at the sound of Your waterfalls; All Your waves and billows went over me.

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9By day the Lord shall command His mercy, And by night His ode will be with me, A prayer to the God of my life.

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10I will say to God, "You are my protector. Why have You forgotten me? Why do I go about with a sad face when my enemies afflict me?"

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11Those who afflict me revile me when they break my bones, When they speak to me each day, saying, "Where is your God?"

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12Why are you so sad, O my soul? And why do you trouble me? Hope in God, for I will give thanks to Him. My God is the salvation of my countenance.

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