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An Honest Prayer in Desperation
Commentators explain that this verse is a raw, emotional cry from someone feeling abandoned by God amidst suffering. Scholars like John Calvin note that such honest expressions of weakness and fear are a normal part of a believer's prayer life and do not signify a lack of faith. It's a plea for God's felt presence when He seems distant.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 38:21
18th Century
Theologian
Forsake me not, O Lord — That is, Do not leave me in my troubles, my sickness, my sorrow. Leave me not to die; leave me not to comp…
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…
John Calvin
On Psalms 38:21–22
16th Century
Theologian
In these concluding verses, David briefly states the chief point he desired and the sum of his whole prayer: specifically, that since he was forsak…
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John Gill
On Psalms 38:21
17th Century
Pastor
Forsake me not, O Lord
Or continue not to forsake; for he seems to have been under divine desertion, and might be un…
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…