Old Testament · Poetry
Psalms 38:9
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Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.
About Psalms 38:9
Few verses address Groaning in the Bible and Sighing in the Bible as directly as Psalms 38:9. This Old Testament passage from the poetry of Psalms has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Romans 8:22
“For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.”
- Romans 8:23
“And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.”
- Romans 8:26
“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”
- Psalms 6:6
“I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.”
- Exodus 2:24
“And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.”
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How to Apply Psalms 38:9
Pray through Psalms 38:9 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Groaning in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.