The Sons of Korah
Psalm 42:9KJV·superscription

I will say unto God my rock, Why hast thou forgotten me? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?

John Calvin Reformed

David wrote this himself, not the sons of Korah; he was the Church's teacher, abundantly gifted with the Spirit of prophecy. Why would he borrow their help in composing when he was far better able than they? The sons of Korah kept the psalm as a precious treasure entrusted to their care.

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Commenting on Psalm 42:1-11

C.H. Spurgeon Reformed Baptist

I will say unto God my rock, Why hast thou forgotten me? Faith is allowed to enquire of her God the causes of his displeasure, and she is even permitted to expostulate with him and put him in mind of his promises, and ask why apparently they are not fulfilled.

Matthew Henry Presbyterian

Complaints and comforts here, as before, take their turn, like day and night in the course of nature. I. He complains of the dejections of his spirit, but comforts himself with the thoughts of God, Psa 42:6. 1. In his troubles. His soul was dejected, and he goes to God and tells him so: O my God! my soul is cast down within me.

Commenting on Psalm 42:6-11