The Burden of Sin and Illness

Psalms 38:1-8

A Psalm of David, `To cause to remember.' Jehovah, in Thy wrath reprove me not, Nor in Thy fury chastise me.

For Thine arrows have come down on me, And Thou lettest down upon me Thy hand.

Soundness is not in my flesh, Because of Thine indignation, Peace is not in my bones because of my sin.

For mine iniquities have passed over my head, As a heavy burden--too heavy for me.

Stunk--become corrupt have my wounds, Because of my folly.

I have been bent down, I have been bowed down--unto excess, All the day I have gone mourning.

For my flanks have been full of drought, And soundness is not in my flesh.

I have been feeble and smitten--unto excess, I have roared from disquietude of heart.