Psa 42:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5 : David talks to himself and says, “Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance” . Even though he is sad, he tells himself not to give up. He reminds himself to put his hope in God, trusting that he will praise God again. David believes God’s presence and favor will help him, and this hope keeps him going even when he feels low.

‏ Psalms 42:5

v. 5: David talks to himself and says, “Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance”. Even though he is sad, he tells himself not to give up. He reminds himself to put his hope in God, trusting that he will praise God again. David believes God’s presence and favor will help him, and this hope keeps him going even when he feels low.