Translations
Modern
For I said, “Let them not gloat over me—those who taunt me when my foot slips.”
Traditional
For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me.
Literal
For I said, “Lest they rejoice over me; in the slipping of my foot they magnify themselves against me.”
Latin
Quia dixi: Nequando supergaudeant mihi inimici mei; et dum commoventur pedes mei, super me magna locuti sunt.
Original
Hebrew
English
For I said, “Let them not gloat over me—those who taunt me when my foot slips.”
Notes
These verses introduce the psalmist's confession (Psalm 38:18) and describe his miserable state.
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
Parallels
Glossary
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Conviction of Sin Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Prayer: Pleas offered In The Feet: (Sliding) Yielding to Temptation