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Psalms 38:5

Psalms 38:5
My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

I am troubled,.... Discomposed and perplexed in mind; his thoughts were disturbed and irregular, and in the utmost…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

My wounds stink - The word rendered “wounds” here means properly the swelling or wales produced by stripes. See the…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 38:1-11

The title of this psalm is very observable; it is a psalm to bring to remembrance; the 70th psalm, which was likewise…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

My wounds Or stripes(bruises, Isa 1:6, A.V.): for he has been as it were scourged by God.

my foolishness Sin is…

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