The psalmist describes how there is no health in his whole body because of his sin, and his bones have no rest because of his transgression. The lack of health throughout the body suggests comprehensive physical affliction. The explicit connection between sin and physical suffering establishes that the psalmist understands his condition as consequence for transgression. The reference to bones having no rest suggests constant and pervasive pain. This verse establishes the psalmist's understanding that his suffering is the result of his sin.

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