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Psalms 38:5 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Psalms 38:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 38 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness.”
Psalms 38:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 38:5
My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness. Sin's wounds (חַבּוּרָה, chaburah, stripes/welts) have become infected—they stink (בָּאַשׁ, ba'ash, emit foul odor) and are corrupt (מָקַק, maqaq, fester/putrefy). David attributes this to foolishness (אִוֶּלֶת, ivvelet), moral stupidity that ignores wisdom.This graphic medical imagery exposes sin's progressive decay when left untreated. Wounds that could have healed through prompt confession now fester. The stench represents public shame—others notice the rot. David doesn't blame circumstances or others but owns his foolishness, the w...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 38:5
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“that you revolt more and more? The whole head is sick”
“you know my foolishness. My sins aren't hidden from you.”
“Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?”
“my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.”
“For my loins are filled with a loathsome disease: and there is no soundness in my flesh.”