Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version LORD, do not forsake me; do not be far from me, my God. New Living Translation Do not abandon me, O LORD. Do not stand at a distance, my God. English Standard Version Do not forsake me, O LORD! O my God, be not far from me! Berean Standard Bible Do not forsake me, O LORD; be not far from me, O my God. King James Bible Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far from me. New King James Version Do not forsake me, O LORD; O my God, be not far from me! New American Standard Bible Do not abandon me, LORD; My God, do not be far from me! NASB 1995 Do not forsake me, O LORD; O my God, do not be far from me! NASB 1977 Do not forsake me, O LORD; O my God, do not be far from me! Legacy Standard Bible Do not forsake me, O Yahweh; O my God, do not be far from me! Amplified Bible Do not abandon me, O LORD; O my God, do not be far from me. Christian Standard Bible LORD, do not abandon me; my God, do not be far from me. Holman Christian Standard Bible LORD, do not abandon me; my God, do not be far from me. American Standard Version Forsake me not, O Jehovah: O my God, be not far from me. Contemporary English Version You are the LORD God! Stay nearby and don't desert me. English Revised Version Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far from me. GOD'S WORD® Translation Do not abandon me, O LORD. O my God, do not be so distant from me. Good News Translation Do not abandon me, O LORD; do not stay away, my God! International Standard Version Don't forsake me, LORD. My God, do not be so distant from me. Majority Standard Bible Do not forsake me, O LORD; be not far from me, O my God. NET Bible Do not abandon me, O LORD! My God, do not remain far away from me! New Heart English Bible Do not forsake me, LORD. My God, do not be far from me. Webster's Bible Translation Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far from me. World English Bible Don’t forsake me, Yahweh. My God, don’t be far from me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDo not forsake me, O YHWH, "" My God, do not be far from me, Young's Literal Translation Do not forsake me, O Jehovah, My God, be not far from me, Smith's Literal Translation And they requiting evil for good will be mine adversaries, for my pursuing Thou wilt not forsake me, O Jehovah: my God, thou wilt not remove far off from me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleForsake me not, O Lord my God : do not thou depart from me. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Do not forsake me, O LORD; my God, be not far from me! New Revised Standard Version Do not forsake me, O LORD; O my God, do not be far from me; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleForsake me not, O LORD; O my God, be not far from me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Do not abandon me, LORD JEHOVAH, my God, and do not be far from me. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Forsake me not, O LORD; O my God, be not far from me. Brenton Septuagint Translation Forsake me not, O Lord my God: depart not from me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Do Not Rebuke Me in Your Anger…20Those who repay my good with evil attack me for pursuing the good. 21Do not forsake me, O LORD; be not far from me, O my God. 22Come quickly to help me, O Lord my Savior.… Cross References Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Joshua 1:5 No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” 2 Timothy 4:16-17 At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them. / But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. 1 Samuel 12:22 Indeed, for the sake of His great name, the LORD will not abandon His people, because He was pleased to make you His own. Isaiah 42:16 I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them. John 14:18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 2 Corinthians 4:9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. Genesis 28:15 Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Isaiah 49:15-16 “Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the son of her womb? Even if she could forget, I will not forget you! / Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; your walls are ever before Me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. Philippians 4:5 Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near. Treasury of Scripture Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far from me. O my God Psalm 22:1,11,19,24 To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? … Psalm 35:21,22 Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it… Jump to Previous Far ForsakeJump to Next Far ForsakePsalm 38 1. David moves God to take compassion on his pitiful caseDo not forsake me, O LORD; This plea reflects a deep sense of dependence on God, a theme prevalent throughout the Psalms. The psalmist, traditionally understood to be David, often expresses a fear of divine abandonment, which resonates with the covenantal relationship between God and Israel. In Deuteronomy 31:6, God promises not to forsake His people, highlighting the psalmist's reliance on this assurance. The use of "LORD" (YHWH) emphasizes the covenant name of God, reminding the reader of His faithfulness and unchanging nature. This phrase also foreshadows Christ's cry on the cross, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46), illustrating the depth of human suffering and the need for divine presence. be not far from me, O my God. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 38, David is expressing a deep sense of need for God's presence and help. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness. 3. God (Elohim) A name for God that highlights His power and might, often used in contexts of creation and sovereignty. 4. The Psalmist's Distress The context of the psalm is one of personal anguish, possibly due to sin or illness, where the psalmist feels abandoned and in desperate need of God's intervention. Teaching Points The Reality of Human FrailtyRecognize that even the most faithful believers, like David, experience times of weakness and distress. It's important to acknowledge our need for God's presence and help. The Importance of God's Presence Understand that God's presence is a source of comfort and strength. In times of trouble, our first response should be to seek Him earnestly. God's Faithfulness Trust in God's promise to never forsake His people. Even when we feel distant from Him, He remains close and attentive to our cries. Prayer as a Lifeline Emphasize the importance of prayer in maintaining a close relationship with God. Like David, we should not hesitate to express our deepest fears and needs to Him. Dependence on God Cultivate a heart of dependence on God, recognizing that our strength and security come from Him alone.Verse 21. - Forsake me not, O Lord (comp. Psalm 27:9; Psalm 71:9, 18; Psalm 119:8). God never really forsakes his saints (Psalm 37:28). He withdraws sometimes for wise purposes the sense of his presence and favour, so that they feel as if they were forsaken; but this is only temporary., O my God, be not far from me (comp. Psalm 22:19; Psalm 35:22; Psalm 71:12). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Do notאַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not forsake me, תַּֽעַזְבֵ֥נִי (ta·‘az·ḇê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit O LORD; יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel be not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not far תִּרְחַ֥ק (tir·ḥaq) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7368: To be or become far or distant from me, מִמֶּֽנִּי׃ (mim·men·nî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of O my God. אֱ֝לֹהַ֗י (’ĕ·lō·hay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links Psalm 38:21 NIVPsalm 38:21 NLT Psalm 38:21 ESV Psalm 38:21 NASB Psalm 38:21 KJV Psalm 38:21 BibleApps.com Psalm 38:21 Biblia Paralela Psalm 38:21 Chinese Bible Psalm 38:21 French Bible Psalm 38:21 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 38:21 Don't forsake me Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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