Psalm 38:1-12   New International Version     Psalm 38[a] A psalm of David. A petition.

1 Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger     or discipline me in your wrath. 2 Your arrows have pierced me,     and your hand has come down on me. 3 Because of your wrath there is no health in my body;     there is no soundness in my bones because of my sin. 4 My guilt has overwhelmed me     like a burden too heavy to bear.

5 My wounds fester and are loathsome     because of my sinful folly. 6 I am bowed down and brought very low;     all day long I go about mourning. 7 My back is filled with searing pain;     there is no health in my body. 8 I am feeble and utterly crushed;     I groan in anguish of heart.

9 All my longings lie open before you, Lord;     my sighing is not hidden from you. 10 My heart pounds, my strength fails me;     even the light has gone from my eyes. 11 My friends and companions avoid me because of my wounds;     my neighbors stay far away. 12 Those who want to kill me set their traps,     those who would harm me talk of my ruin;     all day long they scheme and lie.