the language that expresses our own grief during extremely difficult times

the following psalms, we find a mix of conflicting emotions, an apparent tangle of despair and trust. This is how the Psalms give a voice to our own emotions.


Psalms 13:5 But I trust in your unfailing love;
my heart rejoices in your salvation.

Psalms 13:6 I will sing to the LORD,
for he has been good to me.


Psalms 42:5 Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my Savior and my God.

Psalms 42:11 Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my Savior and my God.

Psalms 43:5 Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my Savior and my God.