Psalm 38:15

Translations

Modern

I wait for You, O LORD; You will answer, O Lord my God.

Traditional

For in thee, O Lord, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God.

Literal

…because for You, O YHWH, I have waited; You will answer, O Lord my God.

Latin

Quoniam in te, Domine, speravi; tu exaudies me, Domine Deus meus.

Original

Hebrew

English

I wait for You, O LORD; You will answer, O Lord my God.

Notes

Psalms 38:15

The Lord alone will resolve the conflict (Psalms 9:18; 27:14; 37:9, 34).

Psalms 38:1–17

These verses introduce the psalmist's confession (Psalm 38:18) and describe his miserable state.

Psalms 38:1–22

This psalm is a lament and a prayer for healing. The psalmist's suffering is linked to his unconfessed sin. He admits his sin and trusts the Lord with his situation.

Theme notes and profiles

David Complaints Trusting God in the Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 39:7
And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in You.
Psalm 17:6
I call on You, O God, for You will answer me. Incline Your ear to me; hear my words.
Psalm 138:3
On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.
Psalm 123:1–3
A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to You, the One enthroned in heaven.

Parallels

Psalm 6:1–10

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

David Mercy Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Conviction of Sin Hope: General Scriptures Concerning Prayer: Answer To, Promise

Psalm 38:15

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