Psalms 38:9 web — Lord, all my desire is before you. My groaning is not hidden from you.

World English Bible

"Lord, all my desire is before you. My groaning is not hidden from you."

— Psalms 38:9, World English Bible

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KJV
“Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.”
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ASV
“Lord, all my desire is before thee; And my groaning is not hid from thee. ”
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NET
“O Lord, you understand my heart’s desire; my groaning is not hidden from you.”
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DRB
“Deliver thou me from all my iniquities: thou hast made me a reproach to the fool.”
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BBE
“Lord, all my desire is before you; my sorrow is not kept secret from you.”
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KJVA
“Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.”
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Psalms 38 — Context

I am pained and bowed down greatly. I go mourning all day long.

For my waist is filled with burning. There is no soundness in my flesh.

I am faint and severely bruised. I have groaned by reason of the anguish of my heart.

Lord, all my desire is before you. My groaning is not hidden from you.

My heart throbs. My strength fails me. As for the light of my eyes, it has also left me.

My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my plague. My kinsmen stand far away.

They also who seek after my life lay snares. Those who seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and meditate deceits all day long.

Psalms 38:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 38:9 say?

Psalms 38:9 in the World English Bible reads: “Lord, all my desire is before you. My groaning is not hidden from you.”

Where is Psalms 38:9 in the Bible?

Psalms 38:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 38, 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 38:9.

What translation should I read Psalms 38:9 in?

Psalms 38:9 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 38:9?

Psalms 38:9 reads (WEB): “Lord, all my desire is before you. My groaning is not hidden from you.” 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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