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Sorrow for Sin Itself
Commentators emphasize that the psalmist's sorrow is a mark of true penitence because it is for the sin itself, not just for its miserable consequences. Albert Barnes notes this involves an open declaration, not hiding the sin. This genuine repentance, as Matthew Henry points out, leads to patience under God's merciful correction, as the believer accepts the affliction as a just result of their transgression.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 38:18
18th Century
Theologian
For I will declare my iniquity - That is, he was not disposed to hide his sin. He would make no concealment of the fact that he reg…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 38:18
19th Century
Bishop
Sorry. —The note of true penitence is here. The sorrow is for the sin itself, not for its miserable results.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 38:16–21
19th Century
Preacher
For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slips, they magnify themselves against me. For I am ready to halt…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 38:18
16th Century
Theologian
and 19 Surely I declare my iniquity. By comparison, he amplifies what he had just said concerning the pride and the reproachful con…
John Gill
On Psalms 38:18
17th Century
Pastor
For I will declare my iniquity
Either to men, to ease his mind, justify God in his proceedings with him, and for the…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 38:12–22
17th Century
Minister
Wicked men hate goodness, even when they benefit by it. David, in the complaints he makes of his enemies, seems to refer to Christ. But our enemies…