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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871). CCEL expanded electronic edition states it is in the public domain.
Psalms Chapter 38 1 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Psalms Chapter 38 2 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
2. arrows . . . and thy hand--the sharp and heavy afflictions he suffered
(De 32:23).
Psalms Chapter 38 4 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
4. iniquities--afflictions in punishment of sin
(2Sa 16:12; Ps 31:10; 40:12).
gone over mine head--as a flood.
Psalms Chapter 38 5 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
5-8. The loathsomeness, corruption, and wasting torture of severe physical disease set forth his mental anguish
[Ps 38:6].
It is possible some bodily disease was connected. The
loins are the seat of strength. His exhaustion left him only the power to groan
[Ps 38:9].
Psalms Chapter 38 9 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
9. That God can hear
(Ro 8:26).
Psalms Chapter 38 10 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
10. My heart panteth--as if barely surviving.
light . . . from me--utter exhaustion
(Ps 6:7; 13:3).
Psalms Chapter 38 11 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
11, 12. Friends desert, but foes increase in malignity.
Psalms Chapter 38 12 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
12. seek after my life--
(1Sa 20:1; 22:23).
Ps 38:1-22.
To bring to remembrance, or, remind God of His mercy and himself of his sin. Appealing to God for relief from His heavy chastisement, the Psalmist avows his integrity before men, complains of the defection of friends and persecution of enemies, and in a submissive spirit, casting himself on God, with penitent confession he pleads God's covenant relation and his innocence of the charges of his enemies, and prays for divine comfort and help.
1-4. He deprecates deserved punishment, which is described
(Ps 6:1),
under the figure of bodily disease
[Ps 38:3].