Psalms 38
38
A Psalm of David, ‘To cause to remember.’
1 Jehovah, in Thy wrath reprove me not, Nor in Thy fury chastise me.
2For Thine arrows have come down on me, And Thou lettest down upon me Thy hand.
3Soundness is not in my flesh, Because of Thine indignation, Peace is not in my bones because of my sin.
4For mine iniquities have passed over my head, As a heavy burden — too heavy for me.
5Stunk — become corrupt have my wounds, Because of my folly.
6I have been bent down, I have been bowed down — unto excess, All the day I have gone mourning.
7For my flanks have been full of drought, And soundness is not in my flesh.
8I have been feeble and smitten — unto excess, I have roared from disquietude of heart.
9Lord, before Thee [is] all my desire, And my sighing from Thee hath not been hid.
10My heart [is] panting, my power hath forsaken me, And the light of mine eyes, Even they are not with me.
11My lovers and my friends over-against my plague stand. And my neighbours afar off have stood.
12And those seeking my soul lay a snare, And those seeking my evil Have spoken mischievous things, And they do deceits meditate all the day.
13And I, as deaf, hear not. And as a dumb one who openeth not his mouth.
14Yea, I am as a man who heareth not, And in his mouth are no reproofs.
15Because for Thee, O Jehovah, I have waited, Thou dost answer, O Lord my God.
16When I said, ‘Lest they rejoice over me, In the slipping of my foot against me they magnified themselves.
17For I am ready to halt, And my pain [is] before me continually.
18For mine iniquity I declare, I am sorry for my sin.
19And mine enemies [are] lively, They have been strong, and those hating me without cause, Have been multiplied.
20And those paying evil for good accuse me, Because of my pursuing good.
21Do not forsake me, O Jehovah, My God, be not far from me,
22Haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation!
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Psalms 38
38
(A psalm by David to be used when an offering is made.)
A Prayer in Times of Trouble
1When you are angry, Lord,
please don't punish me
or even correct me.
2You shot me with your arrows,
and you struck me
with your hand.
3My body hurts all over
because of your anger.
Even my bones are in pain,
and my sins 4are so heavy
that I am crushed.
5Because of my foolishness,
I am covered with sores
that stink and spread.
6My body is twisted and bent,
and I groan all day long.
7Fever has my back in flames,
and I hurt everywhere.
8I am worn out and weak,
moaning and in distress.
9You, Lord, know every one
of my deepest desires,
and my noisy groans
are no secret to you.
10My heart is beating fast.
I feel weak all over,
and my eyes are red.
11Because of my sickness,
no friends or neighbors
will come near me.
12All who want me dead
set traps to catch me,
and those who want
to harm and destroy me
plan and plot all day.
13I am not able to hear
or speak a word;
14I am completely deaf
and can't make a sound.
15I trust you, Lord God,
and you will do something.
16I said, “Don't let them laugh
or brag when I slip and fall.”
17I am about to collapse
from constant pain.
18I told you my sins,
and I am sorry for them.
19Many deadly and powerful
enemies hate me,
20and they repay evil for good
because I try to do right.
21You are the Lord God!
Stay nearby
and don't desert me.
22You are the one who saves me.
Please hurry and help.
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