Psalms 6:7 Meaning and Explanation
“Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 6:7
The physical toll of prolonged sorrow and conflict.
What Does Psalms 6:7 Mean?
Consuming/wasting away (kalah) describes the body's deterioration under stress—eyes dim or weaken from constant tears. The metaphor 'waxed old' (aged prematurely) links physical decay to emotional exhaustion. Enemies are named as the cause, suggesting these are not abstract sorrows but relational conflicts.
The eye held special symbolic weight in Hebrew thought as the seat of vigilance and sight. Dim eyes imply loss of clarity, loss of the ability to see refuge or direction. The personification of enemies as agents of aging underscores how relational rupture and threat exhaust the whole person.
Psalms 6:7 in the Original Language
consumed (כָּלָה, kalah) — to waste away, wear down, or be completely used up; carries the sense of depletion.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 6:7
What does Psalms 6:7 mean?
My eyes are worn out from weeping; my enemies have aged me.
What is the context of Psalms 6:7?
The physical toll of prolonged sorrow and conflict.