The Psalms

[A Psalm of David, for a memorial.] O Lord, rebuke me not in Thy wrath; And chasten me not in Thy burning anger.

For Thine arrows have sunk deep into me, And Thy hand has pressed down on me.

There is no soundness in my flesh because of Thine indignation; There is no health in my bones because of my sin.

For my iniquities are gone over my head; As a heavy burden they weigh too much for me.

My wounds grow foul [and] fester. Because of my folly,

I am bent over and greatly bowed down; I go mourning all day long.

For my loins are filled with burning; And there is no soundness in my flesh.

I am benumbed and badly crushed; I groan because of the agitation of my heart.

Lord, all my desire is before Thee; And my sighing is not hidden from Thee.

My heart throbs, my strength fails me; And the light of my eyes, even that has gone from me.

My loved ones and my friends stand aloof from my plague; And my kinsmen stand afar off.

Those who seek my life lay snares [for me]; And those who seek to injure me have threatened destruction, And they devise treachery all day long.

Yes, I am like a man who does not hear, And in whose mouth are no arguments.

For I hope in Thee, O Lord; Thou wilt answer, O Lord my God.

For I said, "May they not rejoice over me, [Who,] when my foot slips, would magnify themselves against me."

For I am ready to fall, And my sorrow is continually before me.

For I confess my iniquity; I am full of anxiety because of my sin.

But my enemies are vigorous [and] strong; And many are those who hate me wrongfully.

And those who repay evil for good, They oppose me, because I follow what is good.

Do not forsake me, O Lord; O my God, do not be far from me!

Make haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation!