Psalms 38:1-9 ▼

1 A psalm for David, for a remembrance of the sabbath. Rebuke me not, O Lord, in thy indignation; nor chastise me in thy wrath.

2 For thy arrows are fastened in me : and thy hand hath been strong upon me.

3 There is no health in my flesh, because of thy wrath : there is no peace for my bones, because of my sins.

4 For my iniquities are gone over my head : and as a heavy burden are become heavy upon me.

5 My sores are putrified and corrupted, because of my foolishness.

6 I am become miserable, and am bowed down even to the end : I walked sorrowful all the day long.

7 For my loins are filled with illusions; and there is no health in my flesh.

8 I am afflicted and humbled exceedingly : I roared with the groaning of my heart.

9 Lord, all my desire is before thee, and my groaning is not hidden from thee.