Psalm 43:2

English Standard Version

2 For you are the God in whom I take refuge; why have you rejected me? Why do I go about mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? (Ps 31:4; Ps 42:9; Ps 44:9) 

New International Version

2 You are God my stronghold. Why have you rejected me? Why must I go about mourning, oppressed by the enemy? 

New International Reader’s Version

2 You are God, my place of safety. Why have you turned your back on me? Why must I go around in sorrow? Why am I beaten down by my enemies? 

King James Version

2 For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? 

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