Psalms 38:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness.

My wounds ... are corrupt ( naamaquw (H4743)) - literally, melt away.

Because of my foolishness - perverse sin. The sinner is a fool, and errs not merely against God, but against his own soul (Psalms 14:1; Psalms 69:5; Proverbs 8:36).

Psalms 38:5

5 My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness.