Key Figures — Psalms 38

2 figures

1. David

   Psalmist and King of Israel, expressing penitence and seeking God's mercy.

   In Psalm 38, David is the author who pours out his heart in a lament, acknowledging his sin and the resulting physical and emotional suffering. He pleads for God's mercy and deliverance, recognizing his own frailty and the need for divine intervention.

   Related passages

   • 2 Samuel Chapter 12 (David's sin and repentance after Nathan's rebuke)
   • Psalms 51 (Another penitential psalm of David seeking forgiveness)

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2. God

   The divine being to whom David directs his plea for mercy and healing.

   In this psalm, God is the one David turns to in his distress, acknowledging Him as the source of forgiveness and healing. David's relationship with God is central, as he seeks restoration and relief from his suffering.

   Related passages

   • Exodus 34:6-7 (God's character as merciful and forgiving)
   • Psalms 103:3 (God as healer and forgiver of sins)

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   • #Healing

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