For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slips, they magnify themselves against me.
All Commentaries on Psalms 38:16 Go To Psalms 38
George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
For. On this account I turn to thee, and entreat thee not to suffer my enemies to gain the victory. (Worthington)
My humble and earnest prayer is another motive of confidence.
My enemies is not expressed in Hebrew. (Calmet)
I decline saying any thing in my own defence, lest I should offend God. (Menochius)