Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back.
Look, I had terrible anguish even when things seemed peaceful, but you have lovingly saved my soul from the pit of destruction. You have thrown all my sins behind your back where you can't see them.
The writer is expressing gratitude to God for saving him from death and completely forgiving his sins.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of Isaiah 38, King Hezekiah of Judah was facing a severe illness that threatened his life, and the prophet Isaiah delivered a message from God that he should prepare to die. Hezekiah prayed earnestly to God, who then responded by healing him and extending his life by fifteen years as a sign of divine mercy. This verse is part of Hezekiah's song of thanksgiving, where he reflects on his suffering, God's deliverance, and the forgiveness of his sins.
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