Psalms 37:9 cpdv — I have been afflicted and greatly humbled. I bellowed from the groaning of my heart.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"I have been afflicted and greatly humbled. I bellowed from the groaning of my heart. "

— Psalms 37:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 37 — Context

6

My sores have putrefied and been corrupted before the face of my foolishness.

7

I have become miserable, and I have been bent down, even to the end. I have walked with contrition all day long.

8

For my loins have been filled with illusions, and there is no health in my flesh.

9

I have been afflicted and greatly humbled. I bellowed from the groaning of my heart.

10

O Lord, all my desire is before you, and my groaning before you has not been hidden.

11

My heart has been disturbed. My strength has abandoned me, and the light of my eyes has abandoned me, and it is not with me.

12

My friends and my neighbors have drawn near and stood against me. And those who were next to me stood far apart. And those who sought my soul used violence.

Psalms 37:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 37:9 say?
Psalms 37:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I have been afflicted and greatly humbled. I bellowed from the groaning of my heart. ”
Where is Psalms 37:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 37:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 37, verse 9.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 37:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 37:9 in?
Psalms 37:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 37:9?
Psalms 37:9 reads (CPDV): “I have been afflicted and greatly humbled. I bellowed from the groaning of my heart. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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