Psalms 38 : 1 (NLV)
O Lord, do not speak sharp words to me when You are angry. Do not punish me in Your burning anger.
Psalms 38 : 2 (NLV)
For Your arrows have cut deep into me. And Your hand has come down upon me.
Psalms 38 : 3 (NLV)
My body is in pain because of Your anger. There is no strength in my bones because of my sin.
Psalms 38 : 4 (NLV)
For my sins are gone over my head. Like a heavy load, they weigh too much for me.
Psalms 38 : 5 (NLV)
My sores smell and grow bigger because I do foolish things.
Psalms 38 : 6 (NLV)
I cannot stand straight but keep my head down. I have sorrow all day long
Psalms 38 : 7 (NLV)
for my body is filled with burning pain. There is no strength in my body.
Psalms 38 : 8 (NLV)
I am weak and broken. I cry because of the pain in my heart.
Psalms 38 : 9 (NLV)
Lord, all my desire is before You. And my breathing deep within is not hidden from You.
Psalms 38 : 10 (NLV)
My heart beats fast. My strength leaves me. Even the light of my eyes has gone from me.
Psalms 38 : 11 (NLV)
My loved ones and my friends stay away from me because of my sickness. My family stands far away.
Psalms 38 : 12 (NLV)
Those who want to take my life set their traps. And those who want to destroy me talk about ways to do it. They make their sinful plans all day long.
Psalms 38 : 13 (NLV)
But like a deaf man, I do not hear. I am like one who cannot speak and does not open his mouth.
Psalms 38 : 14 (NLV)
Yes, I am like a man who does not hear, and whose mouth does not argue.
Psalms 38 : 15 (NLV)
For I hope in You, O Lord. You will answer, O Lord my God.
Psalms 38 : 16 (NLV)
For I said, "Do not let them be happy and raise themselves up against me when my foot trips."
Psalms 38 : 17 (NLV)
For I am ready to fall. And my sorrow is always with me.
Psalms 38 : 18 (NLV)
For I tell my wrong-doings. I am full of sorrow because of my sin.
Psalms 38 : 19 (NLV)
But those who fight against me are full of action and strength. There are many who hate me without reason.
Psalms 38 : 20 (NLV)
They pay what is bad for what is good. They are against me because I follow what is good.
Psalms 38 : 21 (NLV)
Do not leave me alone, O Lord! O my God, do not be far from me!
Psalms 38 : 22 (NLV)
Hurry to help me, O Lord, Who saves me!
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