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Sin's Physical Consequences
Commentators agree that the psalmist connects his severe physical illness directly to his sin and God's righteous anger. John Calvin notes this is a proper response, acknowledging God as a just judge, not a cruel tyrant. The verse powerfully illustrates the biblical principle that sin has tangible, painful consequences, affecting both body and soul.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 38:3
18th Century
Theologian
There is no soundness in my flesh - There is no sound place in my flesh; there is no part of my body that is free from disease. The…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 38:3
19th Century
Bishop
Rest ... —Better, health. The Hebrew is from a root meaning to be whole. Peace (see margin), the readin…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 38:3
19th Century
Preacher
There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger; neither is there any rest in my bones because of my sin.
David was under …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 38:3
16th Century
Theologian
There is no soundness in my flesh because of your anger. Others translate this as, There is no beauty; but this does not seem as …
John Gill
On Psalms 38:3
17th Century
Pastor
[There is] no soundness in my flesh, because of your anger ,
&c.] Such was the nature of the affliction the psalmist…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 38:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Nothing will trouble the heart of a good person as much as the sense of God's anger. The way to keep the heart quiet is to keep ourselves in the lo…