What crushes a man like guilt? Fear troubles David greatly, but it looks like guilt has a more agonizing effect on him. His guilt has brought him to the point where it has effected him physiologically. Psychosomatically? Clearly he is in a lot of pain, and describes weakness and wounds. Are these diseases brought on by stress? Are these afflictions directly from God to get his attention? Is David simply describing his state of mind because of the overwhelming guilt he is feeling?
Deaf and mute, David goes numb, crushed by his guilt. There is a wedge between him and the one person he loves and needs the most, God. He knows that confession will restore this relationship. He doesn't appear to be worried about reprisal or punishment, whats more important is that He and God get back on the same track again.
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