My enemy constantly \{makes fun of me\}.\par He says, “Where is your God?\par \{Has he come to save you yet?\}”\par \{I am so sad\} that my only food\par is the tears \{that fall from my eyes\}.\par
Psalm 42:10 - Easy To Read Version My enemy constantly insults me\par and strikes a deadly blow\par when he asks me,\par “Where is your God?\par \{Has he come to save you yet?\}”\par Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 As with a sword in my bones, Mine enemies reproach me; While they say daily unto me, Where is thy God? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition As with a sword [crushing] in my bones, my enemies taunt and reproach me, while they say continually to me, Where is your God? American Standard Version (1901) As with a sword in my bones, mine adversaries reproach me, While they continually say unto me, Where is thy God? Common English Bible With my bones crushed, my foes make fun of me, constantly questioning me: “Where’s your God now?” |
My enemy constantly \{makes fun of me\}.\par He says, “Where is your God?\par \{Has he come to save you yet?\}”\par \{I am so sad\} that my only food\par is the tears \{that fall from my eyes\}.\par
God, you are my place of safety!\par Why did you leave me?\par Why must I suffer such sadness\par because of the cruelty of my enemy?\par
If a person speaks words without thinking, then those words can hurt like a sword. But a wise person is careful with the things he says. His words can heal those hurts.
You seem to have forgotten us forever, Lord.\par You seem to have left us alone\par for such a long time.\par
Let the priests, the Lord’s servants,\par cry between the porch {\cf2\super [15]} and the altar. {\cf2\super [16]} \par All of those people should say these things:\par “Lord, have mercy on your people.\par Don’t let your people be put to shame.\par Don’t let other people tell jokes\par about your people.\par Don’t let people in other nations\par \{laugh at us and\} say,\par ‘Where is their God?’”\par
My enemy said to me,\par “Where is the Lord your God?”\par But my enemy will see this,\par and she will be ashamed.\par At that time, I will laugh at her. {\cf2\super [81]} \par People will walk over her,\par like mud in the streets.\par
The things that people think in secret will be made known. And the things that will happen will make your heart very sad.”