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חוגג המון ו תודה רנה ב קול אלהים בית עד אדד ם ב סך אעבר ׀ כי נפש י על י ׀ ו אשפכה אזכרה ׀ אלה
pilgriming in a circuitRoaring-Multitudeand a thanksgivingshout of joywithin the voice mighty oneshouseuntil/perpetually/witnessleading them gentlyin an entwined throngI am crossing overforthe breath/soul of myselfupon/upon meand I am pouring outI am rememberingthese/mighty-one/goddess
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RBT Hebrew Literal:
these/mighty-one/goddess I am remembering and I am pouring out upon myself the breath/soul of myself for I am crossing over in an entwined throng leading them gently until house mighty ones within the voice shout of joy and a thanksgiving Roaring-Multitude pilgriming in a circuit
RBT Paraphrase:
A mighty one I am remembering, and I am pouring out upon myself the soul of myself, for I am crossing over within an interwoven throng, leading themselves gently until the house of mighty ones, in the voice of a shout of a joy, and a thanksgiving of a roaring-multitude circuiting in a pilgrimage.2
Julia Smith Literal 1876 Translation:
Why wilt thou be bowed down, O my soul? and be disturbed upon me? Hope upon God, for yet shall I praise him for the salvation of his face.
LITV Translation:
Oh my soul, why are you cast down and moan within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet thank Him for the salvation of His presence.
ESV Translation:
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Brenton Septuagint Translation:
Wherefore art thou very sad, O my soul? and wherefore dost thou trouble me? Hope in God; for I will give thanks to him, Who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

Footnotes

Psa. 42:5

Strong's #2287, חוגג is from the verb חגג (chagag) meaning "to celebrate" or "to keep a (circular) feast." This verb is linked to the idea of the circular motion in celebrating a pilgrimage or festival, where people gather, often in a ritualistic or ceremonial manner. 

The noun חוג (chug), (Strong's #2328), is directly related to חוג  .חוגג refers to a circle, circuit, or a cycle, often symbolizing a repetitive, circular motion, like the one associated with religious rituals, pilgrimages, or festivals. This concept of "circling" can also reflect the communal gathering and cyclical nature of pilgrimage festivals.