Psalms 38
A Prayer in Times of Trouble
David’s enemies spent all their waking hours planning treachery and trying to kill him (v. 12). At times David sat deaf and dumb in God’s presence (v.13). David never expected anything like this when he first began to play with sin. Neither do we. David was deaf to all their threats and silent …
The Lord’s Discipline
David’s sin resulted in health problems (vv. 1-8) and it separated him from both God and others. This caused extreme loneliness (vv. 9-11). David was deserted by his friends and threatened by his foes. His only hope was to trust in the Lord. David knew he had sinned. A rebuke from God …