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Psalms 38:1 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Psalms 38:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 38 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Do Not Forsake Me, O Lord
“A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance. O LORD, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.”
Psalms 38:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 38:1
O LORD, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. David opens this penitential psalm (one of seven) with urgent plea—not to escape discipline, but to avoid divine wrath (חֵמָה, chemah, burning fury) versus corrective chastening (יָסַר, yasar, discipline). The covenant name LORD (יהוה, YHWH) appeals to God's steadfast love.The parallel structure—wrath/hot displeasure, rebuke/chasten—intensifies the plea. David distinguishes between a father's loving correction (Hebrews 12:6) and judicial condemnation. His prayer acknowledges deserved judgment while seeking mercy wit...
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Cross-References for Psalms 38:1
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“says Yahweh your Redeemer.”
“My son, don't take lightly the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when you are reproved by him;,And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:,,,,,,,,”
“upon the eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm by David.>> Yahweh”
“God”
“says Yahweh”
“correct me”
“when you send them away”
“I have heard of your fame. I stand in awe of your deeds”
“I am distracted.”
“Thy wrath lieth hard upon me”