Psalm 38:17

Translations

Modern

For I am ready to fall, and my pain is ever with me.

Traditional

For I am ready to halt, and my sorrow is continually before me.

Literal

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

Latin

Quoniam ego in flagella paratus sum, et dolor meus in conspectu meo semper.

Original

Hebrew

English

For I am ready to fall, and my pain is ever with me.

Notes

Psalms 38:17–20

The psalmist, unable to bear his suffering and close to collapse (compare Psalm 15:5), admits his sin (see Psalm 32:5).

Psalms 38:1–17

These verses introduce the psalmist's confession (Psalm 38:18) and describe his miserable state.

Psalms 38:1–22

This psalm is a lament and a prayer for healing. The psalmist's suffering is linked to his unconfessed sin. He admits his sin and trusts the Lord with his situation.

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