Psalms 38:3 - Exposition

There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger. The psalmist begins with a description of his bodily troubles; and, first of all, declares that there is "no soundness in his flesh," i.e. no healthiness, no feeling of vigour, no vital strength. Neither is there any rest in my bones, he says, because of my sin. His bones ache continually, and give him no rest (comp. Psalms 6:2 ; Psalms 22:14 ; Psalms 31:10 ; Psalms 42:10 ; and Job 30:17 , Job 30:30 ).