Psalms 38:1-9

1O Lord, do not continue to rebuke me in your anger! Do not continue to punish me in your raging fury!

2For your arrows pierce me, and your hand presses me down.

3My whole body is sick because of your judgment; I am deprived of health because of my sin.

4For my sins overwhelm me; like a heavy load, they are too much for me to bear.

5My wounds are infected and starting to smell, because of my foolish sins.

6I am dazed and completely humiliated; all day long I walk around mourning.

7For I am overcome with shame and my whole body is sick.

8I am numb with pain and severely battered; I groan loudly because of the anxiety I feel.

9O Lord, you understand my heart’s desire; my groaning is not hidden from you.