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A Whole-Body Sorrow
Commentators explain that the psalmist's language describes more than just sadness. Words like 'pained' (or 'writhe') and 'bowed down' depict a physical, crushing weight. The grief from sin and God's perceived displeasure affects the entire person, leading to a constant, visible state of mourning.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 38:6
18th Century
Theologian
I am troubled - Margin, “wearied.” The Hebrew word means to bend, to curve; then, to be distorted, to writhe with pain, convulsions, and spa…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 38:6
19th Century
Bishop
I am troubled. —Better,
I am made to writhe (see margin),
I am bowed down exceedingly,
All day long I go about…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 38:6
19th Century
Preacher
I am troubled; I am bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the day long.
I again remind you that this is a child of God, a man who ha…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 38:6
16th Century
Theologian
I am bent. This description clearly shows that this holy man was oppressed with extreme grief, so much so that it is marvelous how, under …
John Gill
On Psalms 38:6
17th Century
Pastor
I am troubled
Discomposed and perplexed in mind; his thoughts were disturbed and irregular, and in the utmost confus…
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…