Psalms 38:8
Psalms 38:8 in Multiple Translations
I am numb and badly crushed; I groan in anguish of heart.
I am feeble and sore broken: I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my heart.
I am faint and sore bruised: I have groaned by reason of the disquietness of my heart.
I am feeble and crushed down; I gave a cry like a lion because of the grief in my heart.
I'm worn out, totally down. I groan because of the anguish I feel in my heart.
I am weakened and sore broken: I roare for the very griefe of mine heart.
I have been feeble and smitten — unto excess, I have roared from disquietude of heart.
I am faint and severely bruised. I have groaned by reason of the anguish of my heart.
I am feeble and grievously broken: I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my heart.
And now what is my hope? is it not the Lord? and my substance is with thee.
I am completely exhausted, and I have no strength. I am very distressed, and I groan with pain.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 38:8
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Psalms 38:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
כְ֭סָלַ/י
מָלְא֣וּ
נִקְלֶ֑ה
וְ/אֵ֥ין
מְ֝תֹ֗ם
בִּ/בְשָׂרִֽ/י
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
כְ֭סָלַ/י
keçel
H3689
loin
N-mp | Suff
מָלְא֣וּ
mâlêʼ
H4390
to fill
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
נִקְלֶ֑ה
qâlâh
H7033
to roast
V-Niphal
וְ/אֵ֥ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part
מְ֝תֹ֗ם
mᵉthôm
H4974
soundness
N-ms
בִּ/בְשָׂרִֽ/י
bâsâr
H1320
flesh
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 38:8
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
כְ֭סָלַ/י
keçel
H3689
"loin"
N-mp | Suff
This term can refer to the physical loin area, but also to confidence, hope, or foolishness, depending on the context, such as in Psalm 38:10. It's about where we place our trust or confidence.
Definition: 1) loins, flank 2) stupidity, folly 3) confidence, hope
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: confidence, flank, folly, hope, loin. See also: Leviticus 3:4; Job 15:27; Psalms 38:8.
מָלְא֣וּ
mâlêʼ
H4390
"to fill"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.
Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)
Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.
נִקְלֶ֑ה
qâlâh
H7033
"to roast"
V-Niphal
This word means to roast or parch, like the roasted grain offered by Ruth to Boaz in Ruth 2:14 or the parched earth in Jeremiah 23:10.
Definition: 1) to roast, parch 1a) (Qal) to roast 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be burned 1b2) burning (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: dried, loathsome, parch, roast. See also: Leviticus 2:14; Psalms 38:8; Jeremiah 29:22.
וְ/אֵ֥ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
מְ֝תֹ֗ם
mᵉthôm
H4974
"soundness"
N-ms
This word means 'soundness' or 'completeness', describing something that is whole or healthy, like in Proverbs when talking about a sound mind.
Definition: soundness, entirety, entire
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: men (by reading H4962 (מַת)), soundness. See also: Judges 20:48; Psalms 38:8; Psalms 38:4.
בִּ/בְשָׂרִֽ/י
bâsâr
H1320
"flesh"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for flesh refers to the body or a person, and can also describe living things or animals. In the Bible, it is used to describe humans and animals, as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: 1) flesh 1a) of the body 1a1) of humans 1a2) of animals 1b) the body itself 1c) male organ of generation (euphemism) 1d) kindred, blood-relations 1e) flesh as frail or erring (man against God) 1f) all living things 1g) animals 1h) mankind Aramaic equivalent: be.shar (בְּשַׁר "flesh" H1321)
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin. See also: Genesis 2:21; Numbers 11:21; Psalms 16:9.
Study Notes — Psalms 38:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 38:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 38:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 38:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 38:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 38:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 38:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 38:8
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 38:8
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 38:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 38:8
- Sermons on Psalms 38:8
Context — Do Not Rebuke Me in Your Anger
6I am bent and brought low; all day long I go about mourning.
7For my loins are full of burning pain, and no soundness remains in my body.
8I am numb and badly crushed; I groan in anguish of heart.
9O Lord, my every desire is before You; my groaning is not hidden from You. 10My heart pounds, my strength fails, and even the light of my eyes has faded.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 3:24 | I sigh when food is put before me, and my groans pour out like water. |
| 2 | Psalms 32:3 | When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long. |
| 3 | Job 30:28 | I go about blackened, but not by the sun. I stand up in the assembly and cry for help. |
| 4 | Isaiah 59:11 | We all growl like bears and moan like doves. We hope for justice, but find none, for salvation, but it is far from us. |
| 5 | Psalms 22:1–2 | My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning? I cry out by day, O my God, but You do not answer, and by night, but I have no rest. |
Psalms 38:8 Summary
This verse describes a person who is feeling deeply hurt and overwhelmed, both physically and emotionally. They are crying out in pain and anguish, but they are not alone - God is with them and hears their cries, as seen in Psalms 38:9. Just like the psalmist, we can trust that God is near and cares about our struggles, even when we feel numb and crushed, and we can cry out to Him for help, just as the psalmist does in this verse, and as David does in Psalms 142:1-2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'numb and badly crushed' in Psalms 38:8?
This phrase describes a state of deep emotional and physical pain, where the person feels overwhelmed and unable to cope, as seen in Psalms 38:6-7, where the psalmist is bent, mourning, and in burning pain.
Is the psalmist's groaning in anguish of heart a sign of weakness?
No, the psalmist's groaning is actually a cry for help, a recognition of their need for God, as expressed in Psalms 38:9, where the psalmist says, 'O Lord, my every desire is before You; my groaning is not hidden from You.', similar to the cry of the tax collector in Luke 18:13.
How can I apply this verse to my life when I'm going through a difficult time?
When you're feeling numb, crushed, and in anguish, remember that God is near, and He hears your cries, as promised in Psalms 34:17-18, where it says, 'The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles.'
What is the relationship between physical and emotional pain in this verse?
The verse suggests that physical pain can be closely tied to emotional pain, as the psalmist's physical suffering is described in conjunction with their emotional anguish, similar to Job's experience in Job 2:7, where he suffered both physical and emotional pain.
Reflection Questions
- What are the times in my life when I have felt numb and badly crushed, and how did I respond to those feelings?
- How do I typically express my emotional pain to God, and what can I learn from the psalmist's example in this verse?
- In what ways can I allow my struggles and pain to drive me closer to God, rather than pushing me away from Him?
- What are some practical ways I can cry out to God in my times of need, and how can I trust that He will hear me?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 38:8
I am feeble,.... Both in body, natural strength being weakened by the affliction, and dried up like a potsherd by the heat of the distemper; and in soul, being weak in the exercise of faith and other graces.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 38:8
I am feeble and sore broken: I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my heart. I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my heart.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 38:8
Roared, like a bear or a lion, through extreme pain and misery. By reason of the disquietness of my heart; for the great anxiety and torment of my mind, caused by the deep sense of my sins, and of God’ s wrath, and of the sad issue of my disease; which being added to my bodily pains, makes them more intolerable.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 38:8
Psalms 38:8 I am feeble and sore broken: I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my heart.Ver. 8. I am feeble and sore broken] Through the length and nature of my distemper, Isaiah 38:10; Isaiah 38:12. The same Hebrew word signifieth pining sickness and a thrum, because of the thinness and weakness of it. I have roared] But not repined. This nature prompteth to, when we are in extremity; and grace is not against it.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 38:8
(8) I am feeble and sore broken.—Better, I am become deadly cold, and am quite worn out.Disquietness.—Properly, roaring. Thus, of the sea (Isaiah 5:30), of lions (Proverbs 19:12; Proverbs 20:2). A very slight alteration once suggested by Hitzig, but since abandoned, would give here, “I roared more than the roaring of a lion.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 38:8
Verse 8. I am feeble and sore broken] I am so exhausted with my disease that I feel as if on the brink of the grave, and unfit to appear before God; therefore "have I roared for the disquietness of my heart." That David describes a natural disease here cannot reasonably be doubted; but what that disease was, who shall attempt to say? However, this is evident, that whatever it was, he most deeply deplored the cause of it; and as he worthily lamented it, so he found mercy at the hand of God. It would be easy to show a disease of which what he here enumerates are the very general symptoms; but I forbear, because in this I might attribute to one what, perhaps, in Judea would be more especially descriptive of another.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 38:8
8. I am faint and sore bruised (R.V.). Cp. Psalms 51:8; Isaiah 53:5; Isaiah 53:10. I have roared &c.] Lit. I have roared (Psalms 22:1; Psalms 32:3; Job 3:24) from the moaning of my heart. The inward moaning of his heart must needs find utterance in loud cries of distress.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 38:8
I am feeble - The word used here means properly to be cold, or without warmth; and then, to be torpid or languid. Compare Genesis 45:26.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 38:8
8. Feeble—The word means torpid, cold, without vital warmth. A natural reaction from the fever-heat of Psa 38:7. Broken—Crushed. Here taken morally for a “broken heart,” Psalms 51:19.
Sermons on Psalms 38:8
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Brought Out of the Wilderness by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that God is ready to deliver His people from their burdens and wilderness experiences, reminding them of His promises of righteousness, salvation, and co |
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When Preachers Do Not Preach Against Sin by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher tells the story of Nathan confronting King David about his sin. Nathan uses a parable about a rich man who steals a beloved lamb from his neighbor to i |
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Biblical Assurance 2 - Austin, Tx by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of a man of God committing a heinous sin and the despair that can follow. He emphasizes that Jesus not only forgives sin but also c |
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Terrible Convictions and Gentle Drawings by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, Reverend C.H. Spurgeon discusses the different ways in which people come to know the Lord. He acknowledges that while some individuals experience intense conviction |
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(Through the Bible) 2 Samuel 8-16 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of following God's rules and the consequences of violating them. He uses the story of Tamar, who was publicly humiliated and e |
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Sleep Disorders by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the importance of getting enough sleep and addresses the spiritual reasons behind it. He shares how David's silence about his sin caused him p |
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A Deeper Spiritual Life by Keith Price | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of confessing our sins to God. He emphasizes that keeping our sins hidden will ultimately lead to failure and a paralyzed spir |