Psalms 42 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Panteth — After the enjoyment of thee in thy sanctuary.

Thirsteth — Not after vain useless idols, but after the only true and living God. Appear — In the place of his special presence and publick worship.

Remember — My banishment from God's presence, and mine enemies triumphs. In me — I breathe out my sorrows and complaints to God within my own breast. The multitudes — Israelites, who went thither in great numbers. Holy — day — Or that kept the feast, the three solemn festival solemnities, which they kept holy unto the Lord.

For — Heb. for the salvations of his face, for those supports, deliverances and comforts which I doubt not I shall enjoy both in his presence and sanctuary, and from his presence, and the light of his countenance.

Therefore — Therefore that I may revive my drooping spirits. Remember — I will consider thy infinite mercy and power, and faithfulness. Mizar — From all the parts of the land, to which I shall be driven; whether from the parts beyond Jordan on the east: or mount Hermon, which was in the northern parts.

Deep — One affliction comes immediately after another, as if it were called for by the former. A metaphor taken from violent and successive showers of rain; which frequently come down from heaven, as it were at the noise, or call of God's water spouts.

Command — Will effectually confer upon me. Loving — kindness — His blessings, the effects of his loving — kindness.

As — As a sword, which cutteth the very bones, so painful are their reproaches.