Psalms 38:7

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

جِسْمِي مَحمُومٌ، وَلَيْسَ فِي جَسَدِي كُلِّهِ مَوْضِعٌ سَلِيمٌ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse is from a psalm where the writer is talking about how sick they feel. They say their body is full of a terrible sickness and nothing in their body feels healthy. The speaker is expressing deep physical and emotional distress.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a really bad tummy ache and you feel sick all over. The person writing this feels like their whole body is hurting and they can't feel good anywhere. It's like when you have a big bruise but all over your body.

Historical Background

This psalm was written by David, who was a king and a poet in ancient Israel. He wrote this during a time of deep personal struggle, likely both physically and spiritually, reflecting the pain and suffering he was experiencing.

Living It Out Today

Think about a time when you felt really sick or hurt, both in your body and in your heart. Just like the writer, you might feel like there's nothing good left in you. This verse reminds us that it's okay to express our pain and that God understands our suffering.

Topics

• suffering
• pain
• faith
• spiritual distress
• physical health
• emotional health

Related Verses

• Psalms 22:14
• Psalms 102:10
• Job 7:5
• Isaiah 1:6
• Matthew 8:17

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the writer speaking metaphorically or literally?

The writer is likely speaking both literally about a physical illness and metaphorically about emotional or spiritual pain. The depth of their suffering is being expressed in a very personal way.

How can this verse be a comfort to those who are sick?

This verse shows that even people close to God can experience severe sickness and pain. It can remind us that we are not alone in our suffering and that God understands our pain.

What can we learn from David's expression of his pain?

David's honesty about his pain teaches us that it's okay to be vulnerable and express our struggles, both physically and emotionally, to God and to others.

Are there other Psalms where David speaks about his pain?

Yes, David writes about his pain and suffering in several Psalms, such as Psalms 22 and 102, showing a consistent theme of expressing his deepest feelings to God.