Psalm 38:3

New International Reader's Version

Because of your anger, my whole body is sick. Because of my sin, I’m not healthy.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 26:19

Uzziah was holding a shallow cup. He was ready to burn incense in it. He became angry. He shouted at the priests in the Lord’s temple. He did it near the altar for burning incense. While he was shouting, a skin disease suddenly broke out on his forehead.

Job 6:4

The Mighty One has shot me with his arrows. I have to drink their poison. God’s terrors are aimed at me.

Psalm 102:3

My days are disappearing like smoke. My body burns like glowing coals.

Psalm 102:5

I groan out loud because of my suffering. I’m nothing but skin and bones.

Psalm 32:4

Day and night you punished me. I became weaker and weaker as I do in the heat of summer.

Psalm 51:8

Let me hear you say, “Your sins are forgiven.” That will bring me joy and gladness. Let the body you have broken be glad.

Psalm 6:2

Lord, have mercy on me. I’m so weak. Lord, heal me. My body is full of pain.