Psalms 38:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger; neither is there any rest in my bones because of my sin.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

There is no health in my body because of your anger; there is no peace in my bones because of my sin.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is saying that his guilt and God's displeasure have made him physically and emotionally sick.

📚 Historical Context

This is from one of David's penitential psalms, likely written during a time of personal crisis when he was overwhelmed by guilt over his sins. In ancient Hebrew thought, physical illness and spiritual distress were often seen as interconnected, and David is expressing how his guilt has affected his entire being—body and soul.

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