Psalms 38:11
Psalms 38:11 Meaning and Explanation
“My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Those closest to the psalmist withdraw because of his affliction.
The Context of Psalms 38:11
Isolation intensifies the psalmist's distress.
What Does Psalms 38:11 Mean?
In suffering, the psalmist is isolated. Those who love him and call him friend distance themselves from his sore (wound, affliction); even kinsmen step back. This adds social and relational pain to physical agony.
Solitude in suffering is particularly acute; the psalmist is left without the comfort of companionship. The withdrawal may stem from fear of disease, discomfort with suffering, or other human limits.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 38:11
What does Psalms 38:11 mean?
Those closest to the psalmist withdraw because of his affliction.
What is the context of Psalms 38:11?
Isolation intensifies the psalmist's distress.