Psalm 42:4

The Passion Translation

So I speak over my heartbroken soul, “Take courage. Remember when you used to be right out front leading the procession of praise when the great crowd of worshipers gathered to go into the presence of the Lord? You shouted with joy as the sound of passionate celebration filled the air and the joyous multitude of lovers honored the feast of the Lord!”

Cross References

Psalm 100:4

You can pass through his open gates with the password of praise. Come right into his presence with thanksgiving. Come bring your thank offering to him and affectionately bless his beautiful name!

Psalm 115:2

Why should the unbelievers mock us, saying, “Where is this God of yours?”

Psalm 122:1

I was overjoyed when they said, “Let’s go up to the house of the Lord.”

Psalm 122:8

I intercede for the sake of my family and friends who dwell there, that they may all live in peace.

Psalm 55:14

We once had sweet fellowship with each other. We worshiped in unity as one, celebrating together with God’s people.

Psalm 62:8

Trust only in God every moment! Tell him all your troubles and pour out your heart-longings to him. Believe me when I tell you—he will help you! Pause in his presence

Psalm 79:10

Why should all the nations sneer at us, saying, “Where is this God of yours?” Now is the time, Lord. Show your people and all the world that you will avenge this slaughter and bloodshed once and for all!

Psalm 80:6

You’ve made us a thorn in the side of all the neighboring lands, and now they just laugh at us with their mocking scorn.

Isaiah 30:29

But you will have a joyous song throughout the night, as one celebrating a holy, consecrated feast. You will have gladness of heart, as one celebrating to the sound of a flute and dancing up the mountain of Yahweh, the Rock who shelters Israel!

Lamentations 2:19

Arise, cry aloud through the night as each watch begins. Pour your heart out like water before the presence of Yahweh. Raise your hands toward him; intercede for the lives of your children, who faint with hunger on every street corner.

Lamentations 4:1

How the gold has lost its luster! How the pure gold has lost its value! The sacred stones lie scattered at the corner of every street.

Luke 16:25

“But Abraham responded, ‘My friend, don’t you remember? While you were alive, you had all you desired. You surrounded yourself in luxury, while Lazarus had nothing. Now Lazarus dwells in the comforts of paradise and you are in agony.

Ruth 1:21

When I left here, my heart was full and content with my family, but Yahweh has brought me back empty and destitute. Why call me by my name, ‘Pleasant,’ when Yahweh has opposed me, and Almighty God has brought me so much trouble?”