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Tears blur my eyes. My body and soul are withering away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eye is wasted from grief; my soul and my body also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes fail from sorrow, my soul and body as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, <i>yea</i>, my soul and my belly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am in trouble; My eye wastes away with grief, <i>Yes,</i> my soul and my body!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be gracious to me, LORD, for I am in distress; My eye is wasted away from grief, my soul and my body <i>too.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; My eye is wasted away from grief, my soul and my body also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; My eye is wasted away from grief, my soul and my body <i>also.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Be gracious to me, O Yahweh, for I am in distress; My eye is wasted away from grief, my soul and my body <i>also</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Be gracious <i>and</i> compassionate to me, O LORD, for I am in trouble; My eye is clouded <i>and</i> weakened by grief, my soul and my body also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be gracious to me, LORD, because I am in distress; my eyes are worn out from frustration — my whole being as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be gracious to me, LORD, because I am in distress; my eyes are worn out from angry sorrow— my whole being as well. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Have mercy upon me, O Jehovah, for I am in distress: Mine eye wasteth away with grief, yea, my soul and my body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Have pity, LORD! I am hurting and almost blind. My whole body aches. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in distress: mine eye wasteth away with grief, yea, my soul and my body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Have pity on me, O LORD, because I am in distress. My eyes, my soul, and my body waste away from grief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Be merciful to me, LORD, for I am in trouble; my eyes are tired from so much crying; I am completely worn out. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Be gracious to me, LORD, for I am in distress. My eyes have been consumed by my grief along with my soul and my body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes fail from sorrow, my soul and body as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Have mercy on me, for I am in distress! My eyes grow dim from suffering. I have lost my strength. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Have mercy on me, LORD, for I am in distress. My eye, my soul, and my body waste away with grief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: my eye is consumed with grief, yes, my soul and my belly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Have mercy on me, Yahweh, for I am in distress. My eye, my soul, and my body waste away with grief. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Favor me, O YHWH, for distress [is] to me, "" My eye, my soul, and my body "" Have become old by provocation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Favour me, O Jehovah, for distress is to me, Mine eye, my soul, and my body Have become old by provocation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Pity me, O Jehovah, for straits are to me: mine eye fell away; with trouble my soul and my belly.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am afflicted: my eye is troubled with wrath, my soul, and my belly: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 30:10>Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am troubled. My eye has been disturbed by wrath, along with my soul and my gut.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Be gracious to me, LORD, for I am in distress; affliction is wearing down my eyes, my throat and my insides. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eye wastes away from grief, my soul and body also.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in distress; mine eye is troubled with wrath, yea, my soul and my body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Show mercy upon me, LORD JEHOVAH, because I have grief; my eye is troubled with grief; my soul and my belly.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Be gracious unto me, O LORD, for I am in distress; Mine eye wasteth away with vexation, yea, my soul and my body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Pity me, O Lord, for I am afflicted: my eye is troubled with indignation, my soul and by belly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/31-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=3235" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/31.htm">Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>You have not delivered me to the enemy; You have set my feet in the open. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2603.htm" title="2603: ḥān·nê·nî (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore.">Be merciful to me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/6887.htm" title="6887: ṣar- (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive.">I am in distress;</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nî (N-csc:: 1cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">my eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/6244.htm" title="6244: ‘ā·šə·šāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To waste away. A primitive root; probably to shrink, i.e. Fail.">fail</a> <a href="/hebrew/3708.htm" title="3708: ḇə·ḵa·‘as (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Vexation, anger. Or kaoas; from ka'ac; vexation.">from sorrow,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">my soul</a> <a href="/hebrew/990.htm" title="990: ū·ḇiṭ·nî (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From an unused root probably meaning to be hollow; the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything.">and body as well.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>For my life is consumed with grief and my years with groaning; my iniquity has drained my strength, and my bones are wasting away.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/38-14.htm">Isaiah 38:14</a></span><br />I chirp like a swallow or crane; I moan like a dove. My eyes grow weak as I look upward. O Lord, I am oppressed; be my security.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/1-20.htm">Lamentations 1:20</a></span><br />See, O LORD, how distressed I am! I am churning within; my heart is pounding within me, for I have been most rebellious. Outside, the sword bereaves; inside, there is death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/6-2.htm">Psalm 6:2-3</a></span><br />Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am frail; heal me, O LORD, for my bones are in agony. / My soul is deeply distressed. How long, O LORD, how long?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/38-6.htm">Psalm 38:6-8</a></span><br />I am bent and brought low; all day long I go about mourning. / For my loins are full of burning pain, and no soundness remains in my body. / I am numb and badly crushed; I groan in anguish of heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/69-3.htm">Psalm 69:3</a></span><br />I am weary from my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes fail, looking for my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/88-3.htm">Psalm 88:3-4</a></span><br />For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol. / I am counted among those descending to the Pit. I am like a man without strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/30-16.htm">Job 30:16-17</a></span><br />And now my soul is poured out within me; days of affliction grip me. / Night pierces my bones, and my gnawing pains never rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/45-3.htm">Jeremiah 45:3</a></span><br />You have said, ‘Woe is me because the LORD has added sorrow to my pain! I am worn out with groaning and have found no rest.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm">2 Corinthians 1:8-9</a></span><br />We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. / Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-38.htm">Matthew 26:38</a></span><br />Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-34.htm">Mark 14:34</a></span><br />Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-44.htm">Luke 22:44</a></span><br />And in His anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-27.htm">John 12:27</a></span><br />Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-2.htm">Romans 9:2</a></span><br />I have deep sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-5.htm">2 Corinthians 7:5</a></span><br />For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: my eye is consumed with grief, yes, my soul and my belly.</p><p class="hdg">mine</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/6-7.htm">Psalm 6:7</a></b></br> Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/88-9.htm">Psalm 88:9</a></b></br> Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction: LORD, I have called daily upon thee, I have stretched out my hands unto thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/17-7.htm">Job 17:7</a></b></br> Mine eye also is dim by reason of sorrow, and all my members <i>are</i> as a shadow.</p><p class="hdg">my soul</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/6-1.htm">Psalm 6:1,2</a></b></br> To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-14.htm">Psalm 22:14,15</a></b></br> I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/38-1.htm">Psalm 38:1-10</a></b></br> A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance. O LORD, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/22-10.htm">Belly</a> <a href="/psalms/22-14.htm">Body</a> <a href="/psalms/18-37.htm">Consumed</a> <a href="/psalms/25-18.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/psalms/17-8.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/30-10.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/psalms/30-11.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/psalms/6-7.htm">Grow</a> <a href="/psalms/30-10.htm">Merciful</a> <a href="/psalms/31-7.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/6-7.htm">Provocation</a> <a href="/psalms/30-11.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/psalms/31-7.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/31-7.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/psalms/10-14.htm">Vexation</a> <a href="/psalms/29-8.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/psalms/6-7.htm">Wasted</a> <a href="/psalms/6-7.htm">Wasteth</a> <a href="/psalms/12-5.htm">Weak</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/44-25.htm">Belly</a> <a href="/psalms/31-10.htm">Body</a> <a href="/psalms/31-10.htm">Consumed</a> <a href="/psalms/32-6.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/psalms/32-8.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/psalms/31-22.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/psalms/37-21.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/psalms/31-10.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/psalms/31-10.htm">Grow</a> <a href="/psalms/37-26.htm">Merciful</a> <a href="/psalms/31-16.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/95-8.htm">Provocation</a> <a href="/psalms/31-10.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/psalms/33-19.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/32-7.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-16.htm">Vexation</a> <a href="/psalms/31-10.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/psalms/31-10.htm">Wasted</a> <a href="/psalms/88-9.htm">Wasteth</a> <a href="/psalms/34-10.htm">Weak</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/31-1.htm">David, showing his confidence in God, craves his help</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/31-7.htm">He rejoices in his mercy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/31-9.htm">He prays in his calamity</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/31-19.htm">He praises God for his goodness</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/31.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/31.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Be merciful to me, O LORD</b><br>This plea for mercy reflects a deep reliance on God's compassion and grace. The psalmist acknowledges the LORD as the ultimate source of mercy, a theme consistent throughout the Old Testament. The Hebrew word for "merciful" here is "chanan," which conveys a sense of graciousness and favor. This request for divine mercy is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/51.htm">Psalm 51:1</a>, where David seeks God's mercy after his sin with Bathsheba. It highlights the understanding that God's mercy is not earned but given freely to those who seek it.<p><b>for I am in distress</b><br>The psalmist's admission of distress indicates a state of severe emotional or physical turmoil. This distress could be due to external persecution, personal sin, or a combination of both. In the historical context, David often faced distress from enemies, including King Saul and his own son Absalom. This phrase connects with the broader biblical narrative of God's people experiencing trials and seeking His deliverance, as seen in the stories of Joseph, Moses, and the Israelites.<p><b>my eyes fail from sorrow</b><br>The imagery of failing eyes suggests overwhelming grief and exhaustion. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the eyes were often seen as windows to the soul, and their failing could symbolize a deep spiritual and emotional depletion. This phrase can be linked to <a href="/lamentations/2-11.htm">Lamentations 2:11</a>, where the prophet Jeremiah describes his eyes failing with tears due to the destruction of Jerusalem. It underscores the profound impact of sorrow on the human condition.<p><b>my soul and body as well</b><br>The mention of both soul and body indicates a holistic suffering affecting the psalmist's entire being. This dual reference emphasizes that distress impacts not only the spiritual or emotional state but also the physical health. In biblical anthropology, the soul (nephesh) often represents the life force or inner self, while the body (basar) refers to the physical aspect. This comprehensive suffering is reminiscent of Job's trials, where both his spirit and body were afflicted. It also foreshadows the suffering of Christ, who endured anguish in both soul and body for humanity's redemption.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/31.htm">Psalm 31</a>, David is expressing a deep personal lament and plea for God's mercy during a time of distress.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, to whom David directs his plea for mercy and deliverance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/distress.htm">Distress</a></b><br>The emotional and physical state of suffering that David is experiencing, which is a central theme of this verse.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/eyes,_soul,_and_body.htm">Eyes, Soul, and Body</a></b><br>These represent the totality of David's being, indicating that his distress affects him physically, emotionally, and spiritually.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/sorrow.htm">Sorrow</a></b><br>The deep emotional pain that David is experiencing, which is causing his eyes to fail, symbolizing overwhelming grief.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_distress.htm">Understanding Distress</a></b><br>Recognize that distress can affect every part of our being—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It's important to acknowledge and address each aspect.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_mercy.htm">Seeking God's Mercy</a></b><br>In times of overwhelming sorrow, our first response should be to seek God's mercy, trusting in His compassion and willingness to comfort us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_lament.htm">The Role of Lament</a></b><br>Lament is a biblical way to express our deepest pains and sorrows to God. It is not a sign of weak faith but a demonstration of trust in God's character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holistic_healing.htm">Holistic Healing</a></b><br>God's mercy and comfort can bring healing to our entire being—our eyes (perspective), soul (emotions), and body (physical health).<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>While personal prayer is vital, sharing our burdens with a faith community can provide additional support and encouragement.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/31.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">Mine eye is consumed . . .</span>--Comp. <a href="/psalms/6-7.htm" title="My eye is consumed because of grief; it waxes old because of all my enemies.">Psalm 6:7</a>. It was an old idea that the eye could weep itself away. It is an actual fact that the disease <span class= "ital">glaucoma </span>is very much influenced by mental emotions.<p><span class= "bld">Belly.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">body</span>--both mind and body were suffering.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble</span>. The psalmist follows up his prayer for mercy by an exposition of his need of mercy. He is in trouble, in sore trouble - "hard pressed," as Hengstenberg translates - distressed both in mind and body. <span class="cmt_word">Mine eye is consumed with grief</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/6-7.htm">Psalm 6:7</a>, where the expression is almost identical). The grief intended is "that produced by provocation or spiteful treatment" (Kay). It causes him to weep so much that his eye is well-nigh "consumed" or "eaten away." Yea, my soul and my belly. Some explain this as meaning simply "my soul and my body" (Hengstenberg, Alexander, Revised Version); but others regard the "belly" as denoting "the very centre of physical life and of the emotions" (comp. <a href="/job/32-19.htm">Job 32:19</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/31-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Be merciful to me,</span><br /><span class="heb">חָנֵּ֥נִי</span> <span class="translit">(ḥān·nê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2603.htm">Strong's 2603: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bend, stoop in kindness to an inferior, to favor, bestow, to implore</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָה֮</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I am in distress;</span><br /><span class="heb">צַ֫ר־</span> <span class="translit">(ṣar-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6887.htm">Strong's 6887: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bind, tie up, be restricted, narrow, scant, or cramped</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my eyes</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵינִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fail</span><br /><span class="heb">עָשְׁשָׁ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·šə·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6244.htm">Strong's 6244: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shrink, fail</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from sorrow,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְכַ֥עַס</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·ḵa·‘as)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> </span><span class="str2">Vexation, anger</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my soul</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְשִׁ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">and body as well.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבִטְנִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇiṭ·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_990.htm">Strong's 990: </a> </span><span class="str2">The belly, the womb, the bosom, body of anything</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/31-9.htm">Psalm 31:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/31-9.htm">Psalm 31:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/31-9.htm">Psalm 31:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/31-9.htm">Psalm 31:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/31-9.htm">Psalm 31:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/31-9.htm">Psalm 31:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/31-9.htm">Psalm 31:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/31-9.htm">Psalm 31:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/31-9.htm">Psalm 31:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/31-9.htm">Psalm 31:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/31-9.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 31:9 Have mercy on me Yahweh for (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/31-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 31:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 31:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/31-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 31:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 31:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>