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.
Related Commentaries of Psalms 39:10
Psalms 39:10
10 Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blowc of thine hand.