Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 38:2
2. arrows . . . and thy hand—the sharp and heavy afflictions he suffered ( :-). read more
詩篇 38:2-3 Cunpts
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 38:3
1-4. He deprecates deserved punishment, which is described ( :-), under the figure of bodily disease [ :-]. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 38:1-2
David viewed his present suffering as an indication that God was very angry with him (cf. Psalms 6:1). He pictured God shooting arrows at him as though God were his enemy in battle and as pressing down on him with His cosmic hand. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 38:1-12
1. God’s discipline 38:1-12 read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 38:1-22
Psalms 38In this individual lament psalm, which has been called "the penitent’s plea," [Note: Ironside, p. 222.] David expressed penitence that he had sinned against God and had thereby incurred His discipline. This discipline came in the form of opposition from enemies that the psalmist asked God to remove.The title "memorial" (NASB) or "petition" (NIV) literally means: "to bring to remembrance." It also occurs in the title of Psalms 70."Since with God to remember is to act, this word speaks... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 38:3-8
These verses articulate the psalmist’s lament over his sufferings. He had evidently lost good health and was in pain (cf. Psalms 6:2). His agony extended to his spirit as well as to his body. His sickness was punishment for his sin (Psalms 38:3; Psalms 38:5). read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 38:1-22
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 treacherous enemies (Psalms 38:12, Psalms 38:19-20). He is conscious that his trouble is due to bis sin (Psalms 38:4, Psalms 38:18), and appeals trustfully to God for pardon, healing, and deliverance. The description of personal suffering is too minute for a purely national Ps. It has been suggested that... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 38:2
(2) For thine arrows . . .—The same figure is used of the disease from which Job suffered (elephantiasis? Job 6:4); of famine (Ezekiel 5:16); and generally of divine judgments (Deuteronomy 32:23). By itself it therefore decides nothing as to the particular cause of the Psalmist’s grief.Stick fast.—Better, have sunk into, from a root meaning to descend. Presseth, in the next clause, is from the same verb. Translate, therefore,For thine arrows have fallen deep into me,And fallen upon me has thine... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 38:3
(3) Rest . . .—Better, health. The Hebrew is from a root meaning to be whole. Peace (see margin), the reading of the LXX. and Vulg. is a derived meaning. read more
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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 38:2
Psalms 38:2. For thine arrows, &c.— For thine arrows are entered deep into me, and thy hand is come down upon me. Mudge. read more