Psalms 38:4 cpdv — My heart grew hot within me, and, during my meditation, a fire would flare up.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"My heart grew hot within me, and, during my meditation, a fire would flare up. "

— Psalms 38:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 38 — Context

1

Unto the end. For Jeduthun himself. A Canticle of David.

2

I said, “I will keep to my ways, so that I will not offend with my tongue.” I posted a guard at my mouth, when a sinner took up a position against me.

3

I was silenced and humbled, and I was quiet before good things, and my sorrow was renewed.

4

My heart grew hot within me, and, during my meditation, a fire would flare up.

5

I spoke with my tongue, “O Lord, make me know my end, and what the number of my days will be, so that I may know what is lacking to me.”

6

Behold, you have made my days measurable, and, before you, my substance is as nothing. Yet truly, all things are vanity: every living man.

7

So then, truly man passes by like an image; even so, he is disquieted in vain. He stores up, and he knows not for whom he will gather these things.

Psalms 38:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 38:4 say?
Psalms 38:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “My heart grew hot within me, and, during my meditation, a fire would flare up. ”
Where is Psalms 38:4 in the Bible?
Psalms 38:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 38, verse 4.
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 38:4.
What translation should I read Psalms 38:4 in?
Psalms 38:4 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 38:4?
Psalms 38:4 reads (CPDV): “My heart grew hot within me, and, during my meditation, a fire would flare up. ” 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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