Psalms 42:9

9 I will say unto 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 calleth unto deep at the noise of Thy waterspouts; all Thy waves and Thy billows have gone over me.

8 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.

9 I will say unto God my rock, "Why hast Thou forgotten me? Why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?"

10 As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me, while they say daily unto me, "Where is thy God?"

11 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God, for I shall yet praise Him, who is the health of my countenance and my God.