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42:1 As a deer longs for streams of water The psalmist’s desperation for God’s sustaining presence is like a thirst for water.
Barry, J. D., Mangum, D., Brown, D. R., Heiser, M. S., Custis, M., Ritzema, E., … Bomar, D. (2012, 2016). Faithlife Study Bible (Ps 42:1). Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press.
42:1–2 Longing and thirsting pictures a prolonged drought where even the animals are dying (Jr 14:1–6; Jl 1:20). Flowing streams recalls the blessings of God for the righteous who are often represented by flourishing trees (see note at 1:3). Also, in the shepherd image of 23:2 the Lord leads his people to refreshing water. What the psalmist desired was to appear before God (lit “see the face of God”), which probably refers to receiving God’s blessing and favor in his presence (84:7).
Warstler, K. R. (2017). Psalms. In E. A. Blum & T. Wax (Eds.), CSB Study Bible: Notes (p. 856). Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers.