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The Repulsive Reality of Sin
The psalmist uses graphic imagery of festering, foul-smelling wounds to describe the consequences of his sin. Commentators note this could refer to literal illness from God's chastisement or the spiritual corruption that makes a person feel loathsome. The point is that sin is not a minor issue; it is a corrupting force with repulsive effects.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 38:5
18th Century
Theologian
My wounds stink - The word translated "wounds" here properly means the swelling or welts produced by stripes. See the notes on Isai…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 38:5
19th Century
Bishop
Wounds. —Better, stripes, as in the Septuagint.
Stink and are corrupt. —Both words denote suppurat…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 38:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me. My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolis…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 38:5
16th Century
Theologian
My wounds have become putrid. In this verse, he pleads the long continuation of his disease as an argument for obtaining some alleviation.…
John Gill
On Psalms 38:5
17th Century
Pastor
My wounds stink, [and] are corrupt
Meaning his sins, which had wounded him, and for which there is no healing but in…
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…