King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
For in thee, O LORD, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God.
Complete Jewish Bible:
For it is in you, ADONAI, that I hope. You will answer, Adonai my God.
Berean Standard Bible:
I wait for You, O LORD; You will answer, O Lord my God.
American Standard Version:
For in thee, O Jehovah, do I hope: Thou wilt answer, O Lord my God.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
For in thee, O LORD{H3068}, do I hope{H3176}: thou wilt hear{H6030}{H8799)}, O Lord{H136} my God{H430}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Psalms 39:7
- ¶ And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope [is] in thee.
Psalms 17:6
- I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, [and] hear my speech.
Psalms 138:3
- In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, [and] strengthenedst me [with] strength in my soul.
Psalms 123:1
- ¶ A Song of degrees. Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.
Psalms 123:3
- Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.
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Commentary for Psalms 38:15
Psalm 38:15 is part of a penitential psalm traditionally attributed to King David. The verse expresses a profound sense of trust and hope in God during a time of suffering and personal turmoil. The psalmist, amidst affliction and the torment of his own guilt, turns to God as his only source of hope and deliverance. The historical context of this verse is rooted in the personal experiences of David, who often found himself in difficult situations, sometimes as a result of his own actions, such as his sin with Bathsheba and the subsequent death of their child.
In Psalm 38, the psalmist feels overwhelmed by the weight of divine displeasure and personal sin, which is manifesting in physical and emotional distress. Verse 15 captures the essence of his prayer, as he acknowledges his reliance on God's mercy and his belief that God will listen to his plea. The themes of hope, divine attention, and the relationship between God and the psalmist as Lord and servant are central to this verse. It reflects the deep spiritual conviction that despite one's lowly state and the consequences of sin, God is a compassionate listener who offers a hopeful future to those who call upon Him in repentance and faith. This verse underscores the importance of prayer and hope in the life of a believer, emphasizing that even in the midst of dire circumstances, God's grace is accessible to those who turn to Him.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H3176
There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָחַל
Transliteration: yâchal
Pronunciation: yaw-chal'
Description: a primitive root; to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope; (cause to, have, make to) hope, be pained, stay, tarry, trust, wait. - Strong's Number: H6030
There are 317 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָנָה
Transliteration: ʻânâh
Pronunciation: aw-naw'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, announce; give account, afflict (by mistake for עָנָה), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for עָנָה), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also בֵּית עֲנוֹת, בֵּית עֲנָת. - Strong's Number: H136
There are 910 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲדֹנָי
Transliteration: ʼĂdônây
Pronunciation: ad-o-noy'
Description: an emphatic form of אָדוֹן; the Lord (used as a proper name of God only); (my) Lord. - Strong's Number: H430
There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty.