Psalms 38:10
Psalms 38:10 Meaning and Explanation
“My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eyes, it also is gone from me.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Physical vitality drains away—breath, strength, and sight diminish.
The Context of Psalms 38:10
The progressive loss of the body's vital functions.
What Does Psalms 38:10 Mean?
The heart pants (rapid, irregular breathing), strength depletes, sight dims—all the markers of life force ebbing. These are not metaphorical but experienced realities of illness or despair affecting the whole person.
'Light of mine eyes' is more than vision; it is the gleam that signals life and presence. Its absence marks profound weakness, a dimming of the self.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 38:10
What does Psalms 38:10 mean?
Physical vitality drains away—breath, strength, and sight diminish.
What is the context of Psalms 38:10?
The progressive loss of the body's vital functions.