Psalms 38

Psalms 38:2

For thine arrows stick fast in me.

Thine afflictions, as so many sharp arrows, gall my soul and stick fast in me.

Psalms 38:4

For mine iniquities are gone over mine head.

Mine iniquities are as some deep waters, wherein, without thy mercy and grace, I should be utterly drowned; for I am sunk under them, as not able to uphold myself against the guilt of them.

Psalms 38:5

My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness.

It is no short and transient affliction which I suffer, but lingeringly painful and loathsome; all which is most justly brought upon me by my sin, which I have foolishly committed.

Psalms 38:13

But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.

But I would take no notice of their designs; only in a patient and humble silence commending myself to thy blessed care, and them to thy just revenge.

Psalms 38:17

For I am ready to halt.

If thou didst not sustain me, O Lord, I am ready to be utterly depressed with my calamity, and to yield unto the weak doubts and diffidence of my natural corruption.