Psalm 42:2

2 Tengo sed de Dios, del Dios de la vida.¿Cuándo podré presentarme ante Dios?

Psalm 42:2 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 42:2

My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God
Who is so called, in opposition to the idols of the Gentiles, which were lifeless statues; and who is the author, giver, and maintainer of natural life; and who has promised and provided eternal life in his Son; and is himself the fountain of life, and the fountain of living waters, and a place of broad rivers and streams: particularly his lovingkindness, which is better than life, is a pure river of water of life, the streams where make glad the saints; and hence it is that the psalmist thirsted after God, and the discoveries of his love: saying,

when shall I come and appear before God?
meaning, not in heaven, as desiring the beatific vision; but in the tabernacle, where were the worship of God, and the ark, the symbol of the divine Presence, and where the Israelites appeared before him, even in Zion; see ( Psalms 84:7 ) .

Psalm 42:2 In-Context

1 Cual ciervo jadeante en busca del agua,así te busca, oh Dios, todo mi ser.

2 Tengo sed de Dios, del Dios de la vida.¿Cuándo podré presentarme ante Dios?

3 Mis lágrimas son mi pan de día y de noche,mientras me echan en cara a todas horas:«¿Dónde está tu Dios?»

4 Recuerdo esto y me deshago en llanto:yo solía ir con la multitud,y la conducía a la casa de Dios.Entre voces de alegría y acciones de graciashacíamos gran celebración.

5 ¿Por qué voy a inquietarme?¿Por qué me voy a angustiar?En Dios pondré mi esperanzay todavía lo alabaré.¡Él es mi Salvador y mi Dios!