Psalms 39:10
Psalms 39:10 in Multiple Translations
Remove Your scourge from me; I am perishing by the force of Your hand.
Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand.
Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thy hand.
No longer let your hand be hard on me; I am wasted by the blows of your hand.
Please stop hitting me! Your beating has worn me out!
Take thy plague away from mee: for I am consumed by the stroke of thine hand.
Turn aside from off me Thy stroke, From the striving of Thy hand I have been consumed.
Remove your scourge away from me. I am overcome by the blow of your hand.
Remove thy stroke away from me; I am consumed by the blow of thy hand.
I have declared thy justice in a great church, lo, I will not restrain my lips: O Lord, thou knowest it.
But now, please stop punishing me! If you do not do that, I am about to die because of the ways that you [SYN] have struck/afflicted me.
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Psalms 39:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נֶ֭אֱלַמְתִּי
לֹ֣א
אֶפְתַּח
פִּ֑/י
כִּ֖י
אַתָּ֣ה
עָשִֽׂיתָ
נֶ֭אֱלַמְתִּי
ʼâlam
H481
be dumb
V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
אֶפְתַּח
pâthach
H6605
to open
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
פִּ֑/י
peh
H6310
lip
N-ms | Suff
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אַתָּ֣ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
עָשִֽׂיתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 39:10
נֶ֭אֱלַמְתִּי
ʼâlam
H481
"be dumb"
V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
This verb means to be tongue-tied or unable to speak, often used to describe being silenced or bound, as seen in Psalm 137:6.
Definition: 1) to bind 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be dumb 1a2) to be bound 1b) (Piel) binding (part.)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: bind, be dumb, put to silence. See also: Genesis 37:7; Isaiah 53:7; Psalms 31:19.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
אֶפְתַּח
pâthach
H6605
"to open"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This verb means to engrave or carve, and is used in Exodus to describe the intricate carvings on the furniture of the tabernacle.
Definition: 1) to open 1a) (Qal) to open 1b) (Niphal) to be opened, be let loose, be thrown open 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to free 1c2) to loosen 1c3) to open, open oneself 1d) (Hithpael) to loose oneself Aramaic equivalent: pe.tach (פְּתַח "to open" H6606)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 39:10; Psalms 5:10.
פִּ֑/י
peh
H6310
"lip"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אַתָּ֣ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
עָשִֽׂיתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
Study Notes — Psalms 39:10
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- Psalms 39:10 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 39:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 39:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 39:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 39:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 39:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 39:10
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 39:10
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 39:10
- Sermons on Psalms 39:10
Context — I Will Watch My Ways
8Deliver me from all my transgressions; do not make me the reproach of fools.
9I have become mute; I do not open my mouth because of what You have done.
10Remove Your scourge from me; I am perishing by the force of Your hand.
11You discipline and correct a man for his iniquity, consuming like a moth what he holds dear; surely each man is but a vapor. Selah 12Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear to my cry for help; do not be deaf to my weeping. For I am a foreigner dwelling with You, a stranger like all my fathers.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 9:34 | Let Him remove His rod from me, so that His terror will no longer frighten me. |
| 2 | Job 13:21 | Withdraw Your hand from me, and do not let Your terror frighten me. |
| 3 | Psalms 25:16–17 | Turn to me and be gracious, for I am lonely and afflicted. The troubles of my heart increase; free me from my distress. |
| 4 | Psalms 32:4 | For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained as in the summer heat. Selah |
| 5 | Psalms 38:3–4 | There is no soundness in my body because of Your anger; there is no rest in my bones because of my sin. For my iniquities have overwhelmed me; they are a burden too heavy to bear. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 6:5 | Make images of your tumors and of the rats that are ravaging the land. Give glory to the God of Israel, and perhaps He will lift His hand from you and your gods and your land. |
| 7 | Job 40:8 | Would you really annul My justice? Would you condemn Me to justify yourself? |
Psalms 39:10 Summary
In Psalms 39:10, the psalmist is asking God to stop disciplining him because he feels like he can't take it anymore. He's not trying to rebel against God, but rather to acknowledge God's power and ask for mercy, similar to what we see in Psalms 6:2. This verse reminds us that it's okay to be honest with God about our struggles and to ask for His help, as we see in Philippians 4:6. By crying out to God in our times of need, we can trust in His goodness and love to sustain us, just like the psalmist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'perishing by the force of Your hand' in Psalms 39:10?
This phrase suggests that the psalmist feels overwhelmed by God's discipline or correction, which is a common theme in the Bible, as seen in Job 23:6 and Psalms 38:2.
Is the psalmist rebelling against God's discipline in this verse?
No, the psalmist is actually acknowledging God's sovereignty and asking for relief from His discipline, which is a humble and submissive attitude, similar to what we see in Psalms 51:17.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives when facing difficulties?
We can learn from the psalmist's example to cry out to God in our times of need, acknowledging His power and sovereignty, and trusting in His goodness and love, as expressed in Romans 8:28 and Psalms 23:4.
What is the 'scourge' that the psalmist is asking God to remove?
The 'scourge' likely refers to a trial or affliction that the psalmist is experiencing, which may be a result of God's discipline, as mentioned in Psalms 39:11, and is a call for God to relent in His judgment, as seen in Isaiah 40:2.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel like I am 'perishing' under the weight of God's discipline, and how can I cry out to Him for relief?
- How can I balance the idea of God's sovereignty with my own sense of desperation and need, as expressed in this verse?
- What are some ways that I can trust in God's goodness and love, even when I don't understand what He is doing in my life?
- How can I use this verse as a model for my own prayers, being honest with God about my struggles and limitations?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 39:10
Remove thy stroke away from me,.... The psalmist still considers his affliction as coming from the hand of God, as his stroke upon him, and which lay as a heavy burden on him, and which God only
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 39:10
Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand. Remove thy stroke - (margin, Psalms 38:11.)
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 39:10
But although I may not, I will not, open my mouth to complain of thee, yet I may open it to complain and pray to thee, that thou wouldst take off the judgment which thou hast inflicted upon me. I am consumed; help me, therefore, before I be utterly and irrecoverably lost.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 39:10
Psalms 39:10 Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand.Ver. 10. Remove thy stroke away from me] Having first prayed off his sin, he would now pray off his pain, though it less troubled him; and for ease he repaireth to Jehovah, that healeth as well as woundeth, Hosea 6:1. - nam qui tibi vulnera fecit, Solus Achilleo tollere more potest (Ovid. Trist). I am consumed by the blow of thine hand] Heb. By the conflict or buffetings. Oh, keep out of his fingers, for it is a fearful thing to fall into them, Hebrews 10:31, Cavebis autem si pavebis.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 39:10
(10) Stroke.—See Note to Psalms 38:11. Blow.—Margin, “conflict.” A word only found here; from a root meaning rough. LXX. and Vulg. have “strength.” Calvin’s last words are said to have been a reminiscence of this verse.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 39:10
Verse 10. Remove thy stroke away from me] This seems to be a figure taken from gladiators, or persons contending in single combat. One is wounded so as to be able to maintain the fight no longer: he therefore gives in, and prays his adversary to spare his life. I am conquered; I can hold the contest no longer: thou art too powerful for me. He cries what our ancestors used to term craven; the word spoken by him who was conquered in the battle ordeal, or trial by combat.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 39:10
10–13. Petition for relief (10, 11) and respite (12, 13).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 39:10
Remove thy stroke away from me - And yet this calm submission, as expressed in Psalms 39:9, does not take away the desire that the hand of God may be removed, and that the suffering that is brought upon us may cease.
Sermons on Psalms 39:10
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The Stroke of God by John Follette | John Wright Follette preaches about the transformative power of being struck dumb by God, emphasizing the blessings that come from surrendering to His will and experiencing the rap |
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The Lonely Human by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer explores the paradox of human nature, where individuals may exhibit pride and arrogance while simultaneously experiencing profound loneliness and despair. He emphasizes |
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The Second Coming 04 God's Program for Future by Stan Ford | In this sermon, the preacher urges the audience to accept God's salvation and let go of their burden of sin. He emphasizes the urgency of accepting salvation and questions if there |
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Comfort for Spiritual Mourners by William Gadsby | William Gadsby preaches on the blessedness of those who mourn, emphasizing that true mourners are those who grieve over their sinfulness and lack of intimacy with God. These spirit |
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John 5:39-47 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom emphasizes the importance of diligently searching the Scriptures to find eternal life in Christ, rather than merely reading them superficially. He points out that t |
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Distress of Job - Part 2 by W.F. Anderson | The video is a sermon on the book of Job in the Bible. It begins by describing the structure of the book, with a prologue and three cycles of speeches between Job and his friends. |
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The Excuses of Sinners Condemn God by Charles Finney | Charles Finney emphasizes that every excuse for sin ultimately condemns God, arguing that such excuses imply that God is unjust or tyrannical. He meticulously examines common excus |