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38:1  A psalm of David, asking God to remember him. O LORD, don't rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your rage!
38:2  Your arrows have struck deep, and your blows are crushing me.
38:3  Because of your anger, my whole body is sick; my health is broken because of my sins.
38:4  My guilt overwhelms me--it is a burden too heavy to bear.
38:5  My wounds fester and stink because of my foolish sins.
38:6  I am bent over and racked with pain. All day long I walk around filled with grief.
38:7  A raging fever burns within me, and my health is broken.
38:8  I am exhausted and completely crushed. My groans come from an anguished heart.
38:9  You know what I long for, Lord; you hear my every sigh.
38:10  My heart beats wildly, my strength fails, and I am going blind.
38:11  My loved ones and friends stay away, fearing my disease. Even my own family stands at a distance.
38:12  Meanwhile, my enemies lay traps to kill me. Those who wish me harm make plans to ruin me. All day long they plan their treachery.
38:13  But I am deaf to all their threats. I am silent before them as one who cannot speak.
38:14  I choose to hear nothing, and I make no reply.
38:15  For I am waiting for you, O LORD. You must answer for me, O Lord my God.
38:16  I prayed, "Don't let my enemies gloat over me or rejoice at my downfall."
38:17  I am on the verge of collapse, facing constant pain.
38:18  But I confess my sins; I am deeply sorry for what I have done.
38:19  I have many aggressive enemies; they hate me without reason.
38:20  They repay me evil for good and oppose me for pursuing good.
38:21  Do not abandon me, O LORD. Do not stand at a distance, my God.
38:22  Come quickly to help me, O Lord my savior.