Understand the key themes and apply Psalms 38 to your life today
22 verses | King James Version
" [[A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance.]] O LORD, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. "
Psalms 38:1 expresses David's plea for mercy, asking God not to punish him in anger. This verse highlights human vulnerability and the need for compassion. …
Read full analysis" For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand presseth me sore. "
" There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger; neither is there any rest in my bones because of my sin. "
" For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy "
" My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness. "
" I am troubled; I am bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the day "
" For my loins are filled with a loathsome disease: and there is no soundness in my flesh. "
" I am feeble and sore broken: I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my heart. "
" Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid "
" My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eyes, it also is gone "
" My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off. "
" They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day "
" But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth. "
" Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs. "
" For in thee, O LORD, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God. "
" For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify "
" For I am ready to halt, and my sorrow is continually "
" For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin. "
" But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied. "
" They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good "
" Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far "
" Make haste to help me, O Lord my salvation. "
Important Disclaimer: This biblical guidance is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you're experiencing crisis symptoms, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or seek immediate professional help.
