“ Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs. ”
Thus I was as a man that heareth not - The sentiment in the former verse is repeated here to show the greatness of his patience and forbearance, or to fix the attention on the fact that one who w...
XXXVIII. A Penitential Psalm. After a short prayer for pity (verbally identical with Psalms 6:2 ), the poet describes his bodily and mental pains, the desertion of his friends, and the unscrupulou...
man. Hebrew. 'Ish . App-14.
Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs. No reproofs - תוכחות tochachoth, arguments or vindications; a forensic term. I was as a man accused in open court, and I co...
Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs. Thus I was as a man ... in whose mouth are no reproofs - or, 'no contradictions.' So when the children of Belial desp...
This Ps. may be compared with Psalms 6 . It is the prayer of one who, like Job, is in great bodily suffering ( Psalms 38:1-10 ), and is also deserted by his friends ( Psalms 38:11 ), and beset by tr...
Reproofs. — Better, replies or justifications, (For the whole passage comp. Isaiah 53:7 .)
Psalms 38:1-22 THIS is a long-drawn wail. passionate at first, but gradually calming itself into submission and trust, though never passing from the minor key. The name of God is invoked thrice (...
the Cry of the Needy Penitent Psalms 38:1-22 A long drawn-out sigh of pain. Some think it should be classed with Psalms 32:1-11 ; Psalms 51:1-19 , as belonging to the time of David's fall and...
This is the third of what are known as the penitential psalms. The circumstances of the singer were most distressing. He was suffering from some terrible physical malady, deserted by his friends, and...
Who that ever read the prophet's account of Him, that as a sheep before her shearers was dumb, so he opened not his mouth; or who that ever read the relation of Jesus standing before Pilate, when, am...
Psalms 38 Proper Psalm for Ash Wednesday ( Morning ). Psalms 38-40 = Day 8 ( Morning ).
Thus I was as a man that heareth not ,.... Any thing that is said unto him; he took no more notice of it than if he had never heard it; but bore all the railings and calumnies of men with calmness a...
Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth [are] no reproofs. Ver. 14. Thus I was as a man that heareth not ] He doubleth his speech, to show his holy pertinace in a prudent and pati...
In whose mouth are no reproofs Or arguments, to convince or confute them, or to defend myself. For in thee do I hope I bore their behaviour silently and patiently, because I hoped that thou would...
Sorrowful Complaints. 12 They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischi...
Or arguments , to convince or confute them, or to defend myself.
2). He Looks to His Sovereign Lord Amidst Even the Desertion of His Friends and Loved Ones ( Psalms 38:9-14 ). Up to this point the Psalmist's emphasis has been on his own personal state. It is hi...
INTRODUCTION This is a psalm of David to call to remembrance his past life, and, no doubt, has especial reference to his sin with Bathsheba. It calls up to the view of his memory the sins of the pas...
A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance. Remember, although this is a very sorrowful Psalm, it was written by a man of God. It will show you what a terrible thing sin must be, for even a child of G...
In Psalms 38:19-20 , David intimates that he was hated wrongfully, because he followed good. This psalm was composed under some new outbreaking of Saul's persecution, when his mind sunk under depres...
O Lord, rebuke me not in Thy wrath: neither chasten me in Thy hot displeasure. Great personal affliction I. Elements of aggravation. 1. A dread of Divine displeasure ( Psalms 38:1 ). 2. A...
EXPOSITION THIS is the third of the penitential psalms, and is appropriately recited by the Church on Ash Wednesday. Of all the penitential psalms it is the one which shows the deepest marks o...
Prayer for Relief from a Burden of Guilt. A psalm of David, to bring to remembrance, to remind God of His great mercy toward poor sinners, the hymn probably being intended for that part of worship...
Amos 5:13 ; John 8:6 ; Micah 7:5 ; Mark 15:3-5