King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Lord, all my desire [is] before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Adonai, all my longing is known to you; my sighing is not hidden from you.
Berean Standard Bible:
O Lord, my every desire is before You; my groaning is not hidden from You.
American Standard Version:
Lord, all my desire is before thee; And my groaning is not hid from thee.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Lord{H136}, all my desire{H8378} is before thee; and my groaning{H585} is not hid{H5641} from thee.
Cross-References (KJV):
Psalms 10:17
- LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:
Psalms 6:6
- I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.
2 Corinthians 5:2
- For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:
John 1:48
- Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.
Psalms 102:5
- By reason of the voice of my groaning my bones cleave to my skin.
Romans 8:26
- ¶ Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Romans 8:27
- And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what [is] the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to [the will of] God.
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Commentary for Psalms 38:9
Psalm 38:9 is part of a larger prayer attributed to King David, in which he expresses deep sorrow and physical affliction, likely due to his own sins or the consequences of his actions. The verse reflects a personal and intimate moment between David and God, where David acknowledges that his innermost longings and his deep emotional turmoil (his groaning) are fully known to God, hidden from no one. This expression of raw vulnerability is characteristic of the penitential psalms, which include Psalm 38. These psalms typically involve confession, repentance, and a plea for divine mercy and healing.
In the historical context, David's life was marked by both great triumphs and significant moral failures, such as his adultery with Bathsheba and the subsequent murder of her husband Uriah. Psalm 38 is thought to reflect the period after these events, when David was acutely aware of his own sinfulness and the need for God's forgiveness and restoration. The verse underscores the themes of divine omniscience, human vulnerability, and the importance of honesty and transparency before God. It also highlights the belief that God is attentive to the prayers of the afflicted and that sincere repentance can lead to divine favor and healing.
In a broader sense, Psalm 38:9 speaks to the universal human experience of suffering and the search for meaning and comfort in times of distress. It reassures believers that they can bring their deepest fears and desires to God, trusting that they are fully seen and understood by the Divine. This verse continues to resonate with readers as a testament to the power of prayer and the hope that comes from a relationship with a God who is both all-knowing and compassionate.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: H8378
There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תַּאֲוָה
Transliteration: taʼăvâh
Pronunciation: tah-av-aw'
Description: from אָוָה (abbreviated); a longing; by implication, a delight (subjectively, satisfaction, objectively, a charm); dainty, desire, [idiom] exceedingly, [idiom] greedily, lust(ing), pleasant. See also קִבְרוֹת הַתַּאֲוָה. - Strong's Number: H585
There are 92 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲנָחָה
Transliteration: ʼănâchâh
Pronunciation: an-aw-khaw'
Description: from אֲנָחָה; sighing; groaning, mourn, sigh. - Strong's Number: H5641
There are 80 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סָתַר
Transliteration: çâthar
Pronunciation: saw-thar'
Description: a primitive root; to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively; be absent, keep close, conceal, hide (self), (keep) secret, [idiom] surely.