Psalms 38:16 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me. ”

Psalms 38:16 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For I said - This is the prayer to which he referred in the previous verse. He prayed that he might not be permitted to fall away under the influence of his sins and sufferings; that his faith mi...
Psalms 38:16 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

For I said, [Hear me], lest [otherwise] they should rejoice over me: (l) when my foot slippeth, they magnify [themselves] against me. (l) That is, if they see that you do not help me in time, they w...
Psalms 38:16 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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...
Psalms 38:16 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

16 For I said, lest they rejoice over me. Here he also confirms his faith and his earnestness in prayer from this consideration, that if he should be forsaken of God, his enemies would trium...
Psalms 38:16 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For I said, Hear me , lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me. When my foot slippeth - They watched for my halting; and when my foot...
Psalms 38:16 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

For in thee, O Lord, &c.— For I wait for thee, O Lord; thou shalt answer, O Lord my God: Psalms 38:16 . For I thought with myself, lest they triumph over me: when my foot slippeth, &c....
Psalms 38:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me. For I said, (Hear me) lest (otherwise) they should rejoice over me...
Psalms 38:16 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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...
Psalms 38:16 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Lest. — It is better to carry on the force of the particle of condition: For I said, Lest they should rejoice over me: Lest, when my foot slipped, they should vaunt themselves against me.
Psalms 38:16 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

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 (...
Psalms 38:16 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

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...
Psalms 38:16 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

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...
Psalms 38:16 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

It is blessed, and it is precious to see Christ thus rolling himself, if I may so say, upon God the Father in his trials, because it comes in as a confirmation of all the covenant-engagements concern...
Psalms 38:16 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 38 Proper Psalm for Ash Wednesday ( Morning ). Psalms 38-40 = Day 8 ( Morning ).
Psalms 38:16 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For I said, [hear me] ,.... This he had expressed in prayer to God; he had committed his cause to him, and entreated him that he would hear and answer him; giving this as a reason, lest [otherwise...
Psalms 38:16 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For I said, [Hear me], lest [otherwise] they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify [themselves] against me. Ver. 16. For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise, &c. ] He spread...
Psalms 38:16 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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...
Psalms 38:16 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Sorrowful Complaints. 12 They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischi...
Psalms 38:16 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

I said, to wit, in my heart and prayers; I used this argument, which I knew was prevalent. Rejoice over me in my destruction, which also will reflect upon thee; who hast undertaken to defend and...
Psalms 38:16 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

3). He Calls on YHWH his Lord for Deliverance from his Enemies in View of his Own Deep Repentance and his Confidence in the True Faithfulness to Him of YHWH, his God and Lord ( Psalms 38:15-22 )....
Psalms 38:16 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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...
Psalms 38:16 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

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...
Psalms 38:16 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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...
Psalms 38:16 - The Biblical Illustrator

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...
Psalms 38:16 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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...
Psalms 38:16 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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...
Psalms 38:16 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Deuteronomy 32:35 ; Psalms 13:3 ; Psalms 13:4 ; Psalms 35:24-26 ; Psalms 35:26 ; Psalms 94:18
Psalms 38:16 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

When — When I fall into any misery, they triumph in the accomplishment of their desires.

Psalms 38:16 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 38:16 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 38:16 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 38:16 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 38:16 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 38:16 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Psalms 38:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 38:16 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 38:16 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 38:16 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 38:16 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 38:16 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 38:16 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 38:16 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 38:16 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 38:16 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 38:16 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 38:16 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 38:16 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 38:16 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 38:16 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 38:16 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 38:16 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 38:16 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 38:16 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 38:16 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 38:16 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 38:16 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes