Psalms 38:1-9 ▼

1 A psalm of David, written to get God's attention. O LORD, do not continue to rebuke me in your anger! Do not continue to punish me in your raging fury!

2 For your arrows pierce me, and your hand presses me down.

3 My whole body is sick because of your judgment; I am deprived of health because of my sin.

4 For my sins overwhelm me; like a heavy load, they are too much for me to bear.

5 My wounds are infected and starting to smell, because of my foolish sins.

6 I am dazed and completely humiliated; all day long I walk around mourning.

7 For I am overcome with shame and my whole body is sick.

8 I am numb with pain and severely battered; I groan loudly because of the anxiety I feel.

9 O Lord, you understand my heart's desire; my groaning is not hidden from you.