Psalm 38

1 A Psalm of David, ‘To cause to remember.’ Jehovah, in Thy wrath reprove me not, Nor in Thy fury chastise me.YLT — Psalm 38:1

2 For Thine arrows have come down on me, And Thou lettest down upon me Thy hand.YLT — Psalm 38:2

3 Soundness is not in my flesh, Because of Thine indignation, Peace is not in my bones because of my sin.YLT — Psalm 38:3

4 For mine iniquities have passed over my head, As a heavy burden — too heavy for me.YLT — Psalm 38:4

5 Stunk — become corrupt have my wounds, Because of my folly.YLT — Psalm 38:5

6 I have been bent down, I have been bowed down — unto excess, All the day I have gone mourning.YLT — Psalm 38:6

7 For my flanks have been full of drought, And soundness is not in my flesh.YLT — Psalm 38:7

8 I have been feeble and smitten — unto excess, I have roared from disquietude of heart.YLT — Psalm 38:8

9 Lord, before Thee [is] all my desire, And my sighing from Thee hath not been hid.YLT — Psalm 38:9

10 My heart [is] panting, my power hath forsaken me, And the light of mine eyes, Even they are not with me.YLT — Psalm 38:10

11 My lovers and my friends over-against my plague stand. And my neighbours afar off have stood.YLT — Psalm 38:11

12 And those seeking my soul lay a snare, And those seeking my evil Have spoken mischievous things, And they do deceits meditate all the day.YLT — Psalm 38:12

13 And I, as deaf, hear not. And as a dumb one who openeth not his mouth.YLT — Psalm 38:13

14 Yea, I am as a man who heareth not, And in his mouth are no reproofs.YLT — Psalm 38:14

15 Because for Thee, O Jehovah, I have waited, Thou dost answer, O Lord my God.YLT — Psalm 38:15

16 When I said, ‘Lest they rejoice over me, In the slipping of my foot against me they magnified themselves.YLT — Psalm 38:16

17 For I am ready to halt, And my pain [is] before me continually.YLT — Psalm 38:17

18 For mine iniquity I declare, I am sorry for my sin.YLT — Psalm 38:18

19 And mine enemies [are] lively, They have been strong, and those hating me without cause, Have been multiplied.YLT — Psalm 38:19

20 And those paying evil for good accuse me, Because of my pursuing good.YLT — Psalm 38:20

21 Do not forsake me, O Jehovah, My God, be not far from me,YLT — Psalm 38:21

22 Haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation!YLT — Psalm 38:22