The psalmist reflects on the agony of maintaining silence about sin, declaring that while he kept silent, his bones wasted away with groaning. The verb "be silent" suggests the attempt to hide or deny sin. The physical description of wasting away emphasizes that the suppression of sin produces bodily effects. The reference to groaning suggests the constant suffering of one who carries guilt without relief. This verse suggests that attempted concealment of sin is itself destructive.

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