Psalms 38:9 Meaning and Explanation
“Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 38:9
Assurance that God perceives all that the psalmist is, expressed and unexpressed.
What Does Psalms 38:9 Mean?
'All my desire' laid open before God suggests vulnerability and transparency; nothing is hidden or withheld. 'Groaning'—the raw sound of suffering—is not concealed either; God hears what the psalmist cannot even articulate.
This is not complaint but testimony: the psalmist trusts that transparency before God is possible. Groaning, wordless and deep, is received and known by the one addressed.
Psalms 38:9 in the Original Language
nehamah (נְהָמָה), 'groaning'—a sound from deep within, instinctive and beyond formulated speech.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 38:9
What does Psalms 38:9 mean?
God knows the psalmist's deepest longings and every groan of distress.
What is the context of Psalms 38:9?
Assurance that God perceives all that the psalmist is, expressed and unexpressed.