Psalms 38:9
Psalms 38:9 in Multiple Translations
O Lord, my every desire is before You; my groaning is not hidden from You.
Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.
Lord, all my desire is before thee; And my groaning is not hid from thee.
Lord, all my desire is before you; my sorrow is not kept secret from you.
Lord, you know what I desperately want, you hear every sigh I make.
Lord, I powre my whole desire before thee, and my sighing is not hid from thee.
Lord, before Thee [is] all my desire, And my sighing from Thee hath not been hid.
Lord, all my desire is before you. My groaning is not hidden from you.
LORD, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.
Deliver thou me from all my iniquities: thou hast made me a reproach to the fool.
Yahweh, you know that I desire to be healed; you hear me while I am groaning.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 38:9
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Psalms 38:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
נְפוּג֣וֹתִי
וְ/נִדְכֵּ֣יתִי
עַד
מְאֹ֑ד
שָׁ֝אַ֗גְתִּי
מִֽ/נַּהֲמַ֥ת
לִבִּֽ/י
נְפוּג֣וֹתִי
pûwg
H6313
be numb
V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
וְ/נִדְכֵּ֣יתִי
dâkâh
H1794
to crush
Conj | V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
מְאֹ֑ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
שָׁ֝אַ֗גְתִּי
shâʼag
H7580
to roar
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
מִֽ/נַּהֲמַ֥ת
nᵉhâmâh
H5100
groaning
Prep | N-fs
לִבִּֽ/י
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 38:9
נְפוּג֣וֹתִי
pûwg
H6313
"be numb"
V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to be numb or feeble, and can describe something that has stopped or become weak. It is used in the Bible to convey a sense of weakness or lack of energy.
Definition: 1) to grow numb, be feeble, be benumbed 1a) (Qal) to be feeble 1b) (Niphal) to be benumbed
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: cease, be feeble, faint, be slacked. See also: Genesis 45:26; Psalms 77:3; Psalms 38:9.
וְ/נִדְכֵּ֣יתִי
dâkâh
H1794
"to crush"
Conj | V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
This verb means to crush or collapse, either physically or mentally. It can describe being broken-hearted, like in Psalm 34:18, or being crushed by a heavy burden. It's about being completely overwhelmed.
Definition: 1) to crush, be crushed, be contrite, be broken 1a) (Qal) to be crushed, collapse 1b)(Niphal) to be crushed, be contrite, be broken 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to crush down 1c2) to crush to pieces
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: break (sore), contrite, crouch. See also: Psalms 10:10; Psalms 44:20; Psalms 38:9.
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.
שָׁ֝אַ֗גְתִּי
shâʼag
H7580
"to roar"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to roar, like a lion or a conqueror, and is also used to describe God's powerful voice. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of intense power or distress. In Psalm 104:21, it describes the roar of a lion.
Definition: 1) (Qal) to roar 1a) of lion, conqueror, Jehovah, cry of distress
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] mightily, roar. See also: Judges 14:5; Jeremiah 25:30; Psalms 22:14.
מִֽ/נַּהֲמַ֥ת
nᵉhâmâh
H5100
"groaning"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word describes a low, growling sound, like disquietness or roaring. It expresses discontent or frustration, often in a quiet way.
Definition: growling, groaning
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: disquietness, roaring. See also: Psalms 38:9; Isaiah 5:30.
לִבִּֽ/י
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 38:9
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- Psalms 38:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 38:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 38:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 38:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 38:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 38:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 38:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 38:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 38:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 38:9
- Sermons on Psalms 38:9
Context — Do Not Rebuke Me in Your Anger
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.
10My heart pounds, my strength fails, and even the light of my eyes has faded. 11My beloved and friends shun my disease, and my kinsmen stand at a distance.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 10:17 | You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts. You will incline Your ear, |
| 2 | Psalms 6:6 | I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. |
| 3 | 2 Corinthians 5:2 | For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, |
| 4 | John 1:48 | “How do You know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.” |
| 5 | Psalms 102:5 | Through my loud groaning my flesh clings to my bones. |
| 6 | Romans 8:26–27 | In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. |
| 7 | Romans 8:22–23 | We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time. Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. |
| 8 | Psalms 102:20 | to hear a prisoner’s groaning, to release those condemned to death, |
Psalms 38:9 Summary
[This verse tells us that God knows everything we want and need, and that He is aware of our deepest pains and struggles. He wants us to be honest with Him and to trust that He cares about what we are going through, as we see in Romans 8:28, where it says that God works all things together for our good. By being open with God, we can experience His comfort and peace, even in the midst of hardship, and we can trust that He will guide us and provide for us, just like it says in Psalms 23:4, that even in the darkest valley, God is with us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God knows our every desire?
This means that God is all-knowing and aware of our deepest longings, as also stated in Psalms 139:2, where it says He knows our thoughts from afar.
How can we be sure God hears our groaning?
We can trust that God hears our groaning because the Bible says in Psalms 34:15 that the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are attentive to their cry, showing us that He is attentive to the cries of His people.
Is it okay to express our emotions to God?
Yes, it's okay to express our emotions to God, as seen in this verse where the psalmist pours out his heart to God, and also in Lamentations 2:19, where it encourages lifting up hands to Him in surrender and honesty.
What does this verse teach us about God's character?
This verse teaches us that God is a compassionate and caring God, who is aware of our deepest desires and pain, much like in Matthew 11:28-30, where Jesus invites the weary to come to Him for rest.
Reflection Questions
- What are some desires or longings that you have been hesitant to express to God, and what is holding you back from sharing them with Him?
- How can you apply the truth that God knows your every desire to your prayer life, and what changes might you need to make to be more honest with God?
- What are some ways you can cultivate a deeper sense of trust in God's goodness and care, even when you are suffering or in pain?
- How does this verse encourage you to be more vulnerable and open with God, and what are some steps you can take to practice this kind of openness in your relationship with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 38:9
Lord, all my desire [is] before thee,.... To be delivered from his afflictions, to have a discovery and application of pardoning grace, and to have communion with his God: the desire of his soul was
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 38:9
Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 38:9
I do not utter all these complaints, nor roar out, that thou mayst hear and know them, for thou hearest and knowest even my lowest groans; yea, mine inward desires, and all my necessities. And therefore, I pray thee, pity and deliver me, as I trust thou wilt do.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 38:9
Psalms 38:9 Lord, all my desire [is] before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.Ver. 9. Lord, all my desire is before thee] Confused desires, broken requests, if from a broken spirit, are upon the file of heaven, and stand before God till they may have an answer. And my groaning is not hid from thee] No, not my breathing, Lamentations 3:56. God can feel breath; but the groanings of his people go to his heart.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 38:9
(9) All my desire.—Notice the clutch at the thought of divine justice, as the clutch of a drowning man amid that sea of trouble.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 38:9
Verse 9. Lord, all my desire is before thee] I long for nothing so much as thy favour; and for this my heart is continually going out after thee. Instead of אדני Adonai, Lord, several of Dr. Kennicott's MSS. have יהוהYehovah.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 38:9
9–14. The neglect of friends and the scorn of enemies augment his sufferings.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 38:9
Lord, all my desire is before thee - That is, Thou knowest all that I would ask or that I need. This is the expression of one who felt that his only hope was in God, and that He fully understood the case.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 38:9
9. In a subdued tone the psalmist now proceeds to speak (9-15) of his trust in God, and of the effect which his affliction had wrought on friends and enemies.
Sermons on Psalms 38:9
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On Desires by James Smith | James Smith preaches about the power of desires in our relationship with Jesus, emphasizing that even when we fall short in our actions, our sincere desires to love, honor, and glo |
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Psalm 38 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the Psalmist's deep sense of sin and the just chastisement he faces, acknowledging that sin leads to various afflictions and suffering, even for God's chil |
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God's Eye by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes that God's watchful eye is always upon His people, even in their darkest and most secret moments. He reassures believers that no matter where they find the |
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Only Those Prepared Here by Thomas Shepard | Thomas Shepard preaches about the importance of being ready and prepared in this life for Christ to enjoy eternal communion with Him. He emphasizes that men are naturally unfit for |
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Crying Unto Jesus by Samuel Rutherford | Samuel Rutherford preaches on the fervent and intense prayers of the Syro-Phoenician woman in Matthew 15:22, highlighting the importance of urgent prayer that is filled with need, |
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The Centurion's Servant Luke 7:1-10 by R.A. Torrey | R.A. Torrey explores the story of the centurion's servant, emphasizing the centurion's faith, humility, and compassion. He highlights how the centurion, despite his high social sta |
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Knowing the Lord’s Mind and Will by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of knowing the Lord's mind and will through a three-step process: petitioning God in prayer, preparing one's heart to hear His voice, and |