Psalm 42:9

9 “O God my rock,” I cry, “Why have you forgotten me? Why must I wander around in grief, oppressed by my enemies?”

Psalm 42:9 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 42:9

I will say unto God my rock
A name frequently given to the eternal God, Father, Son, and Spirit, ( Deuteronomy 32:4 Deuteronomy 32:31 ) ( 1 Corinthians 10:4 ) ( 2 Samuel 23:2 2 Samuel 23:3 ) ; (See Gill on Psalms 18:2);

why hast thou forgotten me? (See Gill on Psalms 13:1);

why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?
meaning perhaps Saul; though it may be applied to any spiritual enemy, sin, Satan, and the world; who are very oppressive and afflicting, and occasion continual mourning to the children of God.

Psalm 42:9 In-Context

7 I hear the tumult of the raging seas as your waves and surging tides sweep over me.

8 But each day the LORD pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life.

9 “O God my rock,” I cry, “Why have you forgotten me? Why must I wander around in grief, oppressed by my enemies?”

10 Their taunts break my bones. They scoff, “Where is this God of yours?”

11 Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God!