The attitude in Psalm 42 varies. Initially the person is in despair over their separation from God. They go through a period of blaming God for their perceived distance. Recognizing their distance and that they are responsible for it, they repent of their despair and resolve to put their hope in God. Despair--->blame---->revelation----->repentance---->hope.
The attitude in Psalm 42 is characterized by a deep sense of longing and thirst for God. The psalmist expresses a feeling of spiritual dryness and desperation for God's presence, seeking to be restored and refreshed by Him. Despite facing challenges and feeling overwhelmed, the psalmist shows resilience and faith in God's saving power and steadfast love.
Comfort passages: Psalm 46:1-3; Psalm 138:7; Psalm 18:2; John 16:33; Matthew 11:28; II Corinthians 1:3-5; Romans 8:18. Help in Troubles: Nahum 1:7; Psalm 42:11; Psalm 91:10-11; Psalm 37:24;Micah 7:8-9;Psalm 32:7
"Deep calls to deep": a quotation from Psalm 42 (numbered 41 in the Latin Vulgate translation).
The psalmist's attitude toward God is one of reverence, awe, and trust. They express gratitude for God's goodness, seek guidance and protection, and praise God for His power and faithfulness. Overall, there is a sense of humility and reliance on God in the psalms.
The seven penitential psalms are Psalms 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, and 143. These psalms are traditionally associated with repentance and seeking forgiveness from God.
Psalm 42:5New International Version 1984 (NIV1984) 5 Why are you downcast, O my soul?Why so disturbed within me?Put your hope in God,for I will yet praise him,my Savior and 6a my God.
Psalm 42 itself says that it was written by "the sons [or descendants] of Korah"Many psalms were written by other people--Asaph, Solomon, the Sons of Korah, Moses, etc. So this psalm was probably NOT written by King David.Read more: Who_wrote_Psalm_42
Psalm 100 is known as a Psalm of joy and reverence. It is often called the "Psalm of Thanksgiving" because it focuses on praising God with joy and thankfulness for His steadfast love and faithfulness.
Psalm 9 is a lament Psalm.
Psalm 23 is the most popular Psalm.
The most quated psalm is psalm 23.
It is also 42 inches. 42 inches is a measure of length. It does not matter about the 'attitude' of that length, be it horizontal, vertical, angled etc., It is still 42 inches. However, 42 inches in feet and inches is 3 ft 6 inches, or 1 yard, 0 ft. 6 inches.
Psalm 91 has 16 verses and Psalm 100 has 5 verses. Psalm 91 is about how God protects us and Psalm 100 is about singing praises to the Lord.