Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 38:6 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Psalms 38:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 38 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I am troubled; I am bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the day long. troubled: Heb. wried”
Psalms 38:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 38:6
I am troubled; I am bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the day long. Three Hebrew verbs intensify: troubled (עָוָה, avah, twisted/distorted), bowed down (שָׁחַח, shachach, bent over), mourning (קָדַר, qadar, darkened/in gloom). The progression: internal distortion → physical prostration → perpetual grief.David's posture mirrors his spiritual state—sin doesn't just make us feel bad, it deforms us. The bent-over position suggests inability to look up to God (cf. Luke 13:11, the woman bound 18 years). 'All the day long' indicates unrelenting anguish. Yet this very misery drives David to prayer...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 38:6
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“and cry for help.”
“as one who mourns his mother.”
“my rock”
“For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?”
“my years with sighing. My strength fails because of my iniquity. My bones are wasted away.”
“my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him for the saving help of his presence.”
“and raises up all those who are bowed down.”
“They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me”
“I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.”
“Yahweh. I have spread out my hands to you.”