Antiguo Testamento

Psalms — Capítulo 38

To bring to remembrance, or, remind God of His mercy and himself of his sin. Appealing to God for relief from His heavy chastisement, the Psalmist avows his integrity before men, complains of the defection of friends …

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Texto — Reina-Valera 1960

1Jehová, no me reprendas en tu furor, Ni me castigues en tu ira.

2Porque tus saetas cayeron sobre mí, Y sobre mí ha descendido tu mano.

3Nada hay sano en mi carne, a causa de tu ira; Ni hay paz en mis huesos, a causa de mi pecado.

4Porque mis iniquidades se han agravado sobre mi cabeza; Como carga pesada se han agravado sobre mí.

5Hieden y supuran mis llagas, A causa de mi locura.

6Estoy encorvado, estoy humillado en gran manera, Ando enlutado todo el día.

7Porque mis lomos están llenos de ardor, Y nada hay sano en mi carne.

8Estoy debilitado y molido en gran manera; Gimo a causa de la conmoción de mi corazón.

9Señor, delante de ti están todos mis deseos, Y mi suspiro no te es oculto.

10Mi corazón está acongojado, me ha dejado mi vigor, Y aun la luz de mis ojos me falta ya.

11Mis amigos y mis compañeros se mantienen lejos de mi plaga, Y mis cercanos se han alejado.

12Los que buscan mi vida arman lazos, Y los que procuran mi mal hablan iniquidades, Y meditan fraudes todo el día.

13Mas yo, como si fuera sordo, no oigo; Y soy como mudo que no abre la boca.

14Soy, pues, como un hombre que no oye, Y en cuya boca no hay reprensiones.

15Porque en ti, oh Jehová, he esperado; Tú responderás, Jehová Dios mío.

16Dije: No se alegren de mí; Cuando mi pie resbale, no se engrandezcan sobre mí.

17Pero yo estoy a punto de caer, Y mi dolor está delante de mí continuamente.

18Por tanto, confesaré mi maldad, Y me contristaré por mi pecado.

19Porque mis enemigos están vivos y fuertes, Y se han aumentado los que me aborrecen sin causa.

20Los que pagan mal por bien Me son contrarios, por seguir yo lo bueno.

21No me desampares, oh Jehová; Dios mío, no te alejes de mí.

22Apresúrate a ayudarme, Oh Señor, mi salvación.

JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY

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I. arrows . . . and thy hand--the sharp and heavy afflictions he suffered (Deu 32:23).

arrows . . . and thy hand--the sharp and heavy afflictions he suffered (Deu 32:23).

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II. iniquities--afflictions in punishment of sin (Sa2 16:12; Psa 31:10; Psa 40:12).

iniquities--afflictions in punishment of sin (Sa2 16:12; Psa 31:10; Psa 40:12). gone over mine head--as a flood.

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III. The loathsomeness, corruption, and wasting torture of severe physical disease set forth his menta…

The loathsomeness, corruption, and wasting torture of severe physical disease set forth his mental anguish [Psa 38:6]. It is possible some bodily disease was connected. The loins are the seat of strength. His exhaustion left him only the power to groan [Psa 38:9].

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IV. That God can hear (Rom 8:26).

That God can hear (Rom 8:26).

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V. My heart panteth--as if barely surviving.

My heart panteth--as if barely surviving. light . . . from me--utter exhaustion (Psa 6:7; Psa 13:3).

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VI. Friends desert, but foes increase in malignity.

Friends desert, but foes increase in malignity.

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VII. seek after my life-- (Sa1 20:1; Sa1 22:23).

seek after my life-- (Sa1 20:1; Sa1 22:23).

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VIII. He patiently submits, uttering no reproaches or replies (Joh 19:9) to their insulting speeches;

He patiently submits, uttering no reproaches or replies (Joh 19:9) to their insulting speeches;

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IX. for he is confident the

for he is confident the Lord--literally, "Sovereign" (to whom he was a servant), would answer his prayer (Psa 3:4; Psa 4:1), and not permit their triumph in his partial halting, of which he was in danger.

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X. Consciousness of sin makes suffering pungent, and suffering, rightly received, leads to confession.

Consciousness of sin makes suffering pungent, and suffering, rightly received, leads to confession.

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XI. Still, while humbled before God, he is the victim of deadly enemies, full of malice and treachery.

Still, while humbled before God, he is the victim of deadly enemies, full of malice and treachery. enemies are lively--literally, "of life," who would take my life, that is, deadly.

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XII. (Compare Psa 22:19; Psa 35:3). All terms of frequent use. In this Psalm the language is generally…

(Compare Psa 22:19; Psa 35:3). All terms of frequent use. In this Psalm the language is generally susceptible of application to Christ as a sufferer, David, as such, typifying Him. This does not require us to apply the confessions of sin, but only the pains or penalties which He bore for us. Next: Psalms Chapter 39

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