Psalms 38:16

For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 38:16

BSB

For I said, "Let them not gloat over me-those who taunt me when my foot slips."

AKJV

For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slips, they magnify themselves against me.

CPDV

For I said, "Lest at any time, my enemies might rejoice over me," and, "While my feet are being shaken, they have spoken great things against me."

ERV

For I said, Lest they rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me.

NHEB

For I said, "Do not let them gloat over me, or exalt themselves over me when my foot slips."

SMT

For, for thee, O Jehovah, I waited: thou wilt answer, O Jehovah my God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 38:16

ForIsaidH559VerbHearmelestotherwisetheyshouldrejoiceH8055VerbovermewhenmyfootH7272Noun Feminine slippethH4131VerbtheymagnifyH1431Verbthemselvesagainstme

Commentary for Psalms 38:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 38:16

Summary

Fear of enemy mockery if personal failure occurs

Event

David's petition to prevent enemy gloating

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC