Psalms of David - Modern Translation - Psalm 42

As a deer longs for flowing streams,
so my soul longs for You, O God.

My soul thirsts for the living God;
when can I stand before You and be filled with Your light?

Day and night, my tears have been my food,
as others ask me, "Where is your God?"

But I remember, and my heart rises in hope—
how I once walked with joy among the people,
singing praises in the house of the Lord.

Why are you downcast, O my soul?

Why so restless within me?

Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise Him,
my Savior and my God!

Deep calls to deep in the sound of Your waters;
Your waves and breakers roll over me.

Yet You, O Lord, pour out Your love each day,
and in the night, Your song is with me—
a prayer to the God of my life.

I say to God, my refuge,
"Why must I walk in sorrow,
oppressed by those who doubt?"

Yet still, I will trust in You.

Why are you downcast, O my soul?

Why so restless within me?

Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise Him,
my Savior and my God!