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Psalms 38:9 Cross-References
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“Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.”
Psalms 38:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 38:9
Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee. The psalm pivots—after eight verses of lament, David addresses Lord (אֲדֹנָי, Adonai, sovereign master) directly. His desire (תַּאֲוָה, ta'avah, longing) and groaning (אֲנָחָה, anachah, sighing) are before God—fully exposed yet fully known.The shift from description to direct address marks turning from self-absorption to God-focus. 'Before thee' implies both presence and transparency—nothing hidden, no pretense. Though David's friends have abandoned him (v.11), God sees and hears everything. The 'desire' likely includes ...
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Cross-References for Psalms 38:9
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“you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear”
“I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.”
“longing to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven;”
“How do you know me? Jesus answered him”
“my bones stick to my skin.”
“the Spirit also helps our weaknesses”
“For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.”
“To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;”