Psalms38
English Standard Version
1A of , for the . O Lord, me not in your , nor me in your !
2For your have into me, and your has on me.
3There is no in my of your ; there is no in my of my .
4For my have over my ; like a , they are too for me.
5My and of my ,
6I am ; the I about .
7For my are with , and there is in my .
8I am and ; I of the of my .
9O , my is you; my is not from you.
10My ; my me, and the of my — has from me.
11My and from my , and my off.
12Those who my ; those who my of and long.
13But I am like a man; I do not , like a who does not his .
14I have become like a who does not , and in whose are no .
15But for you, O Lord, do I ; it is you, O my , who will .
16For I , Only let them not over me, who me when my !
17For I am to , and my is me.
18I my ; I am for my .
19But my are , they are , and are those who me .
20Those who me me I after .
21Do not me, O Lord! O my , be not from me!
22 to me, O , my !
Cross References
Psalms 38Identical plea in opening words to moderate the Lord's rebuke and hot displeasure in severe chastisement.
Supported by Matthew Poole, John Calvin, JFB
David's silence before his accusers typifies Christ, who opened not His mouth under trial.
Supported by Matthew Henry, JFB
Like David, Christ when reviled did not revile in return but committed Himself to God.
Supported by Matthew Henry, JFB
Poetic imagery of divine judgments described as arrows sticking fast in the sufferer.
Supported by Matthew Poole, John Calvin, JFB
Iniquities described as passing over the head or overtaking the speaker as an overwhelming burden.
Supported by Matthew Poole, JFB
The Spirit helps in groans which cannot be uttered; all desire is open before God.
Supported by Matthew Henry, JFB
The penitent pattern of declaring one's iniquity to God to find relief and forgiveness.
Supported by Matthew Henry, Matthew Poole
The painful reality of close companions, kinsfolk, and familiar friends standing aloof in affliction.
Supported by Matthew Poole, JFB
Parallel lament of becoming a dread to acquaintances and being abandoned by friends.
Supported by Matthew Poole, JFB
Lament concerning those who are numerous and hate the psalmist without cause or wrongfully.
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Urgent plea for God not to be far off, but to hasten to help.
Supported by Matthew Henry, JFB
Pentateuchal background of God spending His arrows of judgment against rebellious people.
Supported by Matthew Poole, JFB
The psalmist's chosen silence and dumbness because he recognizes the affliction is from God.
Supported by Matthew Poole
The injustice of adversaries rewarding evil for good to the great spoiling of the soul.
Supported by Matthew Henry
Enemies rejoicing and magnifying themselves specifically when the speaker is ready to halt or slip.
Supported by JFB
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