Psalms 39:10
Please stop hitting me! Your beating has worn me out!
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand.
In Context
9I will stay quiet, I won't say a word, for it's you who has done this to me.
Cross References
Leviticus 10:3Moses explained to Aaron, “This is what the Lord was talking about when he said: ‘I will show my holiness to those who approach me; I will reveal my glory so everyone can see.” But Aaron didn't reply.
Job 2:10But he told her, “You're talking just like any foolish woman would! Should we receive only good from God, and not evil?” Despite all this, Job said nothing sinful.
Job 13:21Stop beating me, and stop terrifying me.
Psalms 25:16Watch over me and be good to me, because I am all alone and suffering.
Psalms 38:3Because you're so upset with me, not a single part of my body is healthy; I am completely sick because of my sins.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 39:8-13
Confidence in God; David Pleading with God. 7 And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee. 8 Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the foolish. 9 I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it. 10 Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand. 11 When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah. 12 Hear my prayer, O Lord , and give ear unto my cry; hold… Read the whole commentary →