BibleWord.ai› Bible› Psalms› Chapter 38› Verse 21

Psalms 38:21

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 38:21 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Forsake me not, O Jehovah: O my God, be not far from me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Forsake me not, O Jehovah: O my God, be not far from me.
Psalms 38:21 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 38

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
18For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.
19But mine enemies are lively, [and] are strong; And they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.
20They also that render evil for good Are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good.
21Forsake me not, O Jehovah: O my God, be not far from me.
22Make haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation. Psalm 39 For the Chief Musician, Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.
← Psalms 38:20Psalms 38:22 →
← Full Chapter 38 Psalms Overview

What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“(Compare Psa 22:19; Psa 35:3). All terms of frequent use. In this Psalm the language is generally susceptible of application to Christ as a sufferer, David, as such, typifying Him. This does not require us to apply the confessions of sin, but only the pains or penalties which He bore for us. Next: Psalms Chapter 39”
Read attributed excerpt →
Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Forsake me not, O Lord - That is, Do not leave me in my troubles, my sickness, my sorrow. Leave me not to die; leave me not to complain and dishonor thee; leave me not to the reproaches of my enemies. O my God, be not far from me - See Psalms 35:22. Compare Psalms 10:1; Psalms 13:1. return to 'Top of Page'”
Read attributed excerpt →
Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“O my God: Psa 22:1, Psa 22:11, Psa 22:19, Psa 22:24, Psa 35:21, Psa 35:22 Psalms 38:22”
Read attributed excerpt →

Related study paths

Read Psalms 38 in contextBrowse Hebrew word studiesOpen this verse in the study reader

Sources and verification