Psalms 38:21 - Exposition

Forsake me not, O Lord (comp. Psalms 27:9 ; Psalms 71:9 , Psalms 71:18 ; Psalms 119:8 ). God never really forsakes his saints ( Psalms 37:28 ). He withdraws sometimes for wise purposes the sense of his presence and favour, so that they feel as if they were forsaken; but this is only temporary; O my God, be not far from me (comp. Psalms 22:19 ; Psalms 35:22 ; Psalms 71:12 ).