Psalms 38 - Introduction
* God's displeasure at sin. (1-11) The psalmist's sufferings and prayers. (12-22)... [ Continue Reading ]
* God's displeasure at sin. (1-11) The psalmist's sufferings and prayers. (12-22)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-11 Nothing will disquiet the heart of a good man so much as the sense of God's anger. The way to keep the heart quiet, is to keep ourselves in the love of God. But a sense of guilt is too heavy to bear; and would sink men into despair and ruin, unless removed by the pardoning mercy of God. If the... [ Continue Reading ]
12-22 Wicked men hate goodness, even when they benefit by it. David, in the complaints he makes of his enemies, seems to refer to Christ. But our enemies do us real mischief only when they drive us from God and our duty. The true believer's trouble will be made useful; he will learn to wait for his... [ Continue Reading ]