Psalms 38:7
Psalms 38:7 in Multiple Translations
For my loins are full of burning pain, and no soundness remains in my body.
For my loins are filled with a loathsome disease: and there is no soundness in my flesh.
For my loins are filled with burning; And there is no soundness in my flesh.
For my body is full of burning; all my flesh is unhealthy.
Inside I'm burning up with fever; no part of my body is healthy.
For my reines are full of burning, and there is nothing sound in my flesh.
For my flanks have been full of drought, And soundness is not in my flesh.
For my waist is filled with burning. There is no soundness in my flesh.
For my loins are filled with a lothsome disease : and there is no soundness in my flesh.
Surely man passeth as an image: yea, and he is disquieted in vain. He storeth up: and he knoweth not for whom he shall gather these things.
My body is burning with fever, and I am very ill.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 38:7
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Psalms 38:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נַעֲוֵ֣יתִי
שַׁחֹ֣תִי
עַד
מְאֹ֑ד
כָּל
הַ֝/יּ֗וֹם
קֹדֵ֥ר
הִלָּֽכְתִּי
נַעֲוֵ֣יתִי
ʻâvâh
H5753
to twist
V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
שַׁחֹ֣תִי
shâchach
H7817
to bow
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
מְאֹ֑ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ֝/יּ֗וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Art | N-ms
קֹדֵ֥ר
qâdar
H6937
be dark
V-Qal
הִלָּֽכְתִּי
hâlak
H1980
to go
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 38:7
נַעֲוֵ֣יתִי
ʻâvâh
H5753
"to twist"
V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to do wrong or commit iniquity, like when people turn away from God's laws. It appears in various forms, such as doing wickedly or perverting what is right. In the Bible, it is often used to describe those who stray from God's path.
Definition: 1) to bend, twist, distort 1a) (Niphal) to be bent, be bowed down, be twisted, be perverted 1b) (Piel) to twist, distort 1c) (Hiphil) to do perversely
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: do amiss, bow down, make crooked, commit iniquity, pervert, (do) perverse(-ly), trouble, [idiom] turn, do wickedly, do wrong. See also: 1 Samuel 20:30; Psalms 38:7; Psalms 106:6.
שַׁחֹ֣תִי
shâchach
H7817
"to bow"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
To bow down means to sink or depress oneself, often in humility or worship, as seen in the story of King David in 1 Samuel. It can also mean to crouch or be prostrated, like an animal in a lair, and is used to describe a range of emotions and postures.
Definition: 1) to bow, crouch, bow down, be bowed down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be bowed down, be prostrated, be humbled 1a2) to bow (in homage) 1a3) to bow (of mourner) 1a4) to crouch (of wild beast in lair) 1b) (Niphal) to be prostrated, be humbled, be reduced, be weakened, proceed humbly, be bowed down 1c) (Hiphil) to prostrate, lay low, bow down 1d) (Hithpolel) to be cast down, be despairing
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: bend, bow (down), bring (cast) down, couch, humble self, be (bring) low, stoop. See also: Job 9:13; Proverbs 14:19; Psalms 10:10.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
מְאֹ֑ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ֝/יּ֗וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
קֹדֵ֥ר
qâdar
H6937
"be dark"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to be dark or mournful, often describing someone wearing dark clothes to show sadness. It appears in various forms, like being dark or causing darkness. In the Bible, it's used to describe mourning or being gloomy.
Definition: 1) to mourn, be dark 1a) (Qal) to be dark 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to darken 1b2) to cause to mourn 1c) (Hithpael) to grow dark
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: be black(-ish), be (make) dark(-en), [idiom] heavily, (cause to) mourn. See also: 1 Kings 18:45; Jeremiah 4:28; Psalms 35:14.
הִלָּֽכְתִּי
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
Study Notes — Psalms 38:7
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- Cross References
- Psalms 38:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 38:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 38:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 38:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 38:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 38:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 38:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 38:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 38:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 38:7
- Sermons on Psalms 38:7
Context — Do Not Rebuke Me in Your Anger
5My wounds are foul and festering because of my sinful folly.
6I am bent and brought low; all day long I go about mourning.
7For my loins are full of burning pain, and no soundness remains in my body.
8I am numb and badly crushed; I groan in anguish of heart. 9O Lord, my every desire is before You; my groaning is not hidden from You.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 21:18–19 | After all this, the LORD afflicted Jehoram with an incurable disease of the bowels. This continued day after day until two full years had passed. Finally, his intestines came out because of his disease, and he died in severe pain. And his people did not make a fire in his honor as they had done for his fathers. |
| 2 | Acts 12:23 | Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died. |
| 3 | Psalms 102:3 | For my days vanish like smoke, and my bones burn like glowing embers. |
| 4 | Job 7:5 | My flesh is clothed with worms and encrusted with dirt; my skin is cracked and festering. |
| 5 | Psalms 41:8 | “A vile disease has been poured into him; he will never get up from where he lies!” |
| 6 | Job 30:18 | With great force He grasps my garment; He seizes me by the collar of my tunic. |
Psalms 38:7 Summary
[The psalmist is describing a deep, painful struggle that affects his whole body, not just his emotions. This pain is likely connected to the distress and guilt he feels because of his sin, as mentioned in Psalms 38:5. Just like the psalmist, we can bring our pain and struggles to God in prayer, trusting that He cares about our physical and emotional well-being, as seen in Matthew 11:28-30. By being honest with God about our pain, we can find comfort and healing, as promised in Psalms 34:18 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-4.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of pain is the psalmist describing in Psalms 38:7?
The psalmist is describing a severe, burning pain in his loins, which is likely a physical manifestation of his emotional and spiritual distress, as seen in Psalms 38:5-6 and supported by Proverbs 14:30, which notes that a heart at peace gives life to the body.
Is the psalmist's pain a result of God's judgment?
While the psalmist's sinful folly is mentioned in Psalms 38:5, the pain described in Psalms 38:7 is not explicitly stated as a direct result of God's judgment, but rather a consequence of his own sin, as noted in Psalms 38:5, and supported by Romans 6:23, which states that the wages of sin is death.
How does the psalmist's description of his body relate to his emotional state?
The psalmist's description of his body as having no soundness in Psalms 38:7 is closely tied to his emotional state, as described in Psalms 38:8-9, where he expresses numbness, crushing, and anguish of heart, illustrating the interconnectedness of physical and emotional pain, as also seen in Matthew 26:38.
What can we learn from the psalmist's honesty about his pain?
The psalmist's honesty about his pain in Psalms 38:7 serves as a model for us, demonstrating the importance of transparency and vulnerability before God, as encouraged in Psalms 62:8 and supported by 1 Peter 5:7, which instructs us to cast our anxieties on Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are the areas in my life where I am experiencing burning pain or discomfort, and how can I bring these before God in prayer?
- How do I respond to physical or emotional pain, and what can I learn from the psalmist's example of honesty and vulnerability?
- In what ways can I, like the psalmist, acknowledge my own sin and folly as a potential source of my pain, and seek God's forgiveness and healing?
- What role does community play in my experience of pain, and how can I, like the psalmist, bring my desires and groanings before God and others for support and prayer?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 38:7
For my loins are filled with a loathsome [disease],.... The word here used has the signification of burning (k); and the Targum renders it, "my loins are filled with burning"; a burning fever was
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 38:7
For my loins are filled with a loathsome disease: and there is no soundness in my flesh.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 38:7
Or, with filthiness; or, with scorching heat. The disease might be some burning fever, being also malignant or pestilential, either burning inwardly, or breaking forth outwardly in carbuncles or boils. It is true, this and the other expressions may be taken figuratively, of some grievous calamity; but we should not forsake the proper and the literal sense of the words without necessity, which seems not to be in this place.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 38:7
Psalms 38:7 For my loins are filled with a loathsome [disease]: and [there is] no soundness in my flesh.Ver. 7. For my loins are filled with a loathsome disease] The loins, those scats of lust, are now grievously inflamed and pained with some imposthumated matter or pestilential carbuncle: Morbo vilissimo quem nominare dedecet, saith Aben Ezra. Femora mea prorsus occupat ardens uleus (Vat.). In quibus est concupiscentia (Theodoret). God oft punisheth sin in kind, and speaketh to the conscience in its own language, that such a sickness was the fruit of such a sin. And there is no soundness in my flesh] Principium dulce est, sed finis Amoris amarus, Laeta venire Venus, tristis abire solet. Sin is as the poison of asps, which first tickles him that is stung, and maketh him laugh; till, by little and little, it gets to the heart and then puts him to intolerable torture.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 38:7
(7) Loathsome disease.—The Hebrew word is a passive participle of a verb meaning to scorch, and here means inflamed or inflammation. Ewald renders “ulcers.” The LXX. and Vulg., deriving from another root meaning to be light, or made light of, render “mockings.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 38:7
Verse 7. For my loins are filled with a loathsome disease] Or rather, a burning; נקלה nikleh, from קלה kalah, to fry, scorch, &c., hence נקלה nikleh, a burning, or strongly feverish disease. There is no soundness in my flesh.] All without and all within bears evidence that the whole of my solids and fluids are corrupt.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 38:7
7. with a loathsome disease] R.V. with burning; fever and inflammation. Cp. Job 30:27; Job 30:30.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 38:7
For my bones are filled with a loathsome disease - This would seem to indicate the seat of the disease, though not its nature.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 38:7
7. This, with Psalms 38:3, must be taken literally, as should Job 7:5, not as a figure for great suffering.
Sermons on Psalms 38:7
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God's Tender Mercies Part 2 - Preparing the Way by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Isaiah 40:3, which speaks of a voice crying in the wilderness to prepare the way of the Lord. The preacher emphasizes that this voice is not |
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(Acts) the God Who Intervenes by Brian Brodersen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing the supernatural aspects of the Bible. He highlights the story of Peter's miraculous escape from |
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Revival and the Local Church by Michael L. Brown | In this sermon, the pastor shares practical advice for churches based on their experiences. He emphasizes the importance of learning from past successes and stumbling upon good pra |
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Fellowship in the World or the Church by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the importance of submitting to God and accepting Him as the foundation of one's faith. The speaker emphasizes that once one agrees to the exi |
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Piercing Words by Dick Brogden | Dick Brogden emphasizes the power of words and the importance of allowing the Holy Spirit to control our tongues. He contrasts the folly of human speech, which can lead to destruct |
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A Great Nothing by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes that worldly honor and glory are ultimately meaningless, describing them as mere illusions and shadows that lead one away from true fulfillment. He illustr |
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The Divine Protection of the Child Jesus by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord delves into the significant events surrounding the birth and childhood of Jesus as recorded in Matthew, focusing on the visit of the Magi. These wise men, students |