Psalms 42:9

9 I say to God, my rock: "Why hast thou forgotten me? Why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?"

Psalms 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.

Psalms 42:9 In-Context

7 Deep calls to deep at the thunder of thy cataracts; all thy waves and thy billows have gone over me.

8 By day the LORD commands his steadfast love; and at night his song is with me, a prayer to the God of my life.

9 I say to God, my rock: "Why hast thou forgotten me? Why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?"

10 As with a deadly wound in my body, my adversaries taunt me, while they say to me continually, "Where is your God?"

11 Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my help and my God.