Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 38:3 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Psalms 38:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 38 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger; neither is there any rest in my bones because of my sin. rest: Heb. peace, or, health”
Psalms 38:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 38:3
There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger; neither is there any rest in my bones because of my sin. Sin's effects manifest somatically—no soundness (מְתֹם, metom, wholeness/integrity) remains in flesh or rest (שָׁלוֹם, shalom, peace) in bones. The parallel: God's anger brings physical consequences; David's sin brings inner turmoil.This psychosomatic description anticipates modern understanding of guilt's physical toll. The bones, representing core vitality (cf. Psalm 51:8, 'make the bones which thou hast broken to rejoice'), lack shalom. David traces all dis-integration back to ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 38:3
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“Yahweh”
“That the bones which you have broken may rejoice.”
“Yahweh”
“and turn again to Yahweh.”
“that you revolt more and more? The whole head is sick”
“For my days are consumed like smoke”
“my bones stick to my skin.”
“and struck Job with painful sores from the sole of his foot to his head.”
“the leprosy broke forth in his forehead before the priests in the house of Yahweh”
“with continual strife in his bones;”