Psalm 38:21

Translations

Modern

Do not forsake me, O LORD; be not far from me, O my God.

Traditional

Forsake me not, O Lord: O my God, be not far from me.

Literal

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

Latin

Ne derelinquas me, Domine Deus meus; ne discesseris a me.

Original

Hebrew

English

Do not forsake me, O LORD; be not far from me, O my God.

Notes

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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