1 A Psalm of David, to make memorial. (38:2) 2 For Thine arrows are gone deep into me, and Thy hand is come down upon me. 3 There is no soundness in my flesh because of Thine indignation; neither is there any health in my bones because of my sin. 4 For mine iniquities are gone over my head; as a heavy burden they are too heavy for me. 5 My wounds are noisome, they fester, because of my foolishness. 6 I am bent and bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the day. 7 For my loins are filled with burning; and there is no soundness in my flesh. 8 I am benumbed and sore crushed; I groan by reason of the moaning of my heart. 9 Lord, all my desire is before Thee; and my sighing is not hid from Thee. 10 My heart fluttereth, my strength faileth me; as for the light of mine eyes, it also is gone from me. 11 My friends and my companions stand aloof from my plague; and my kinsmen stand afar off. 12 They also that seek after my life lay snares for me; and they that seek my hurt speak crafty devices, and utter deceits all the day. 13 But I am as a deaf man, I hear not; and I am as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth. 14 Yea, I am become as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no arguments. 15 For in Thee, O LORD, do I hope; Thou wilt answer, O Lord my God. 16 For I said: 'Lest they rejoice over me; when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me.' 17 For I am ready to halt, and my pain is continually before me. 18 For I do declare mine iniquity; I am full of care because of my sin. 19 But mine enemies are strong in health; and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied. 20 They also that repay evil for good are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good. 21 Forsake me not, O LORD; O my God, be not far from me. 22 Make haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation. | |