Psalm 38:1

Translations

Modern

A Psalm of David, for remembrance. O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath.

Traditional

A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance. O Lord, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.

Literal

A Psalm of David, for remembrance. O YHWH, do not rebuke me in Your wrath and chastise me in Your fury.

Latin

Psalmus David, in rememorationem de sabbato. Domine, ne in furore tuo arguas me, neque in ira tua corripias me:

Original

Hebrew

English

A Psalm of David, for remembrance. O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath.

Notes

Psalms 38:1

The meaning of this phrase is uncertain (also in 70:1).

Psalms 38:1–4

The psalmist’s sins brought the Lord’s anger and rage. Because of this, the Lord disciplined and rebuked him, like arrows and blows striking him. As a result, his whole body is sick.

Psalms 38:1–17

These verses introduce the psalmist's confession (Psalm 38:18) and describe his miserable state.

Psalms 38:1–22

This psalm is a lament and a prayer for healing. The psalmist's suffering is linked to his unconfessed sin. He admits his sin and trusts the Lord with his situation.

Theme notes and profiles

David Complaints God’s Anger

Related verses

Isaiah 54:8
In a surge of anger I hid My face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you,” says the LORD your Redeemer.
Psalm 6:1
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments, according to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath.
Hebrews 12:5–11
And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.
Jeremiah 30:11
For I am with you to save you, declares the LORD. Though I will completely destroy all the nations to which I have scattered you, I will not completely destroy you. Yet I will discipline you justly, and will by no means leave you unpunished.”
Psalm 70:1
For the choirmaster. Of David. To bring remembrance. Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Hurry, O LORD, to help me!
Jeremiah 10:24
Correct me, O LORD, but only with justice—not in Your anger, or You will bring me to nothing.
Habakkuk 3:2
O LORD, I have heard the report of You; I stand in awe, O LORD, of Your deeds. Revive them in these years; make them known in these years. In Your wrath, remember mercy!
Isaiah 27:8
By warfare and exile You contended with her and removed her with a fierce wind, as on the day the east wind blows.
Psalm 88:15–16
From my youth I was afflicted and near death. I have borne Your terrors; I am in despair.
Psalm 88:7
Your wrath weighs heavily upon me; all Your waves have submerged me. Selah
Deuteronomy 9:19
For I was afraid of the anger and wrath that the LORD had directed against you, enough to destroy you. But the LORD listened to me this time as well.

Parallels

Psalm 6:1–10

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

David Mercy Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Chastisement: from God Conscience for his Adultery and the Murder of Uriah Conviction of Sin David: King of Israel is Chastised with Grievous Affliction on Account of his Crime David: King of Israel: Repents of his Crime and Confesses his Guilt Psalms: Penitential The Anger of God: To be Deprecated

Psalm 38:1

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