Cross References

Psalm 31:10

New English Translation

For my life nears its end in pain; my years draw to a close as I groan. My strength fails me because of my sin, and my bones become brittle.

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For my sighing comes in place of my food, and my groanings flow forth like water.

How long must I worry, and suffer in broad daylight? How long will my enemy gloat over me?

Hear me, O Lord, when I cry out! Have mercy on me and answer me!

My whole body is sick because of your judgment; I am deprived of health because of my sin.

You severely discipline people for their sins; like a moth you slowly devour their strength. Surely all people are a mere vapor. (Selah)

Turn back from me, all you who behave wickedly, for the Lord has heard the sound of my weeping!

Do not reject me in my old age! When my strength fails, do not abandon me!

So he caused them to die unsatisfied and filled with terror.

I am oppressed and have been on the verge of death since my youth. I have been subjected to your horrors and am numb with pain.

I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.