Psalm 38 — Psalms 38:5–12

My wounds are loathsome and corrupt,
Because of my foolishness.

I am pained and bowed down greatly;
I go mourning all the day long.

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

I am faint and sore bruised:
I have groaned by reason of the disquietness of my heart.

Lord, all my desire is before thee;
And my groaning is not hid from thee.

My heart throbbeth, my strength faileth me:
As for the light of mine eyes, it also is gone from me.

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

They also that seek after my life lay snares for me;
And they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things,
And meditate deceits all the day long.