Psalm 42:1-2 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

¹As the deer pants for streams of water,

so my soul longs after You, O God.

²My soul thirsts for God, the living God.

When shall I come and appear in God’s presence?

— Psalm 42:1-2

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