Psalm 38:5

New English Translation

My wounds are infected and starting to smell, because of my foolish sins.

Cross References

Ezra 9:6

I prayed, “O my God, I am ashamed and embarrassed to lift my face to you, my God! For our iniquities have climbed higher than our heads, and our guilt extends to the heavens.

Psalm 32:3

When I refused to confess my sin, my whole body wasted away, while I groaned in pain all day long.

Psalm 38:7

For I am overcome with shame and my whole body is sick.

Psalm 40:13

Please be willing, O Lord, to rescue me! O Lord, hurry and help me!

Psalm 65:4

How blessed is the one whom you choose, and allow to live in your palace courts. May we be satisfied with the good things of your house – your holy palace.

Psalm 69:5

O God, you are aware of my foolish sins; my guilt is not hidden from you.

Jeremiah 8:22

There is still medicinal ointment available in Gilead! There is still a physician there! Why then have my dear people not been restored to health?