Psalms 38:22 Meaning and Explanation
“Make haste to help me, O Lord my salvation.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist calls for God's swift intervention and salvation.
The Context of Psalms 38:22
The psalm concludes with urgent prayer for swift divine help.
What Does Psalms 38:22 Mean?
'Make haste' expresses urgency without impatience; the psalmist is nearly at the end of strength and needs God to act. 'O Lord my salvation' affirms that God is the source of deliverance, the only one capable of restoring wholeness.
This final invocation ties all preceding pleas together. Salvation is not escape from circumstances but restoration through God's presence and power. The urgency is met with trust.
Psalms 38:22 in the Original Language
yasha (יָשַׁע), 'salvation'—to save, rescue, or make whole; the root carries both safety and restoration of integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 38:22
What does Psalms 38:22 mean?
The psalmist calls for God's swift intervention and salvation.
What is the context of Psalms 38:22?
The psalm concludes with urgent prayer for swift divine help.