Psalms 43:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 43:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 43:2 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 43:2 — KJV
“For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?”
— Psalms 43:2 (KJV)
Psalms 43:2 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
Psalms is the Bible's prayer book — 150 songs covering every emotion a praying person will ever feel: praise, panic, gratitude, grief, fury, and quiet trust. For three thousand years believers have borrowed these words when their own run out. If you can feel it, there is a psalm for it.
Cross-References for Psalms 43:2
“I will say unto God my rock, Why hast thou forgotten me? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?”
Shares key themes with Psalms 43:2: god, why, mourning
“And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Forasmuch as thou hast sent messengers to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron, is it not because there is no God in Israel to enquire of his word? therefore thou shalt not come down off that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 43:2: art, god, off
“And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 43:2: art, god, cast
“And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel. determined: Heb. counselled”
Shares key themes with Psalms 43:2: art, god, why
“Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will cast thee from off the face of the earth: this year thou shalt die, because thou hast taught rebellion against the LORD. rebellion: Heb. revolt”
Shares key themes with Psalms 43:2: art, cast, off
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