Psalm 38:4

New International Reader's Version

My guilt has become too much for me. It is a load too heavy to carry.

Cross References

Ezra 9:6

I prayed, “I’m filled with shame and dishonor, my God. I can hardly look to you and pray. That’s because our sins are piled up above our heads. Our guilt reaches all the way to the heavens.

Job 33:19

Someone might be punished by suffering in bed. The pain in their bones might never go away.

Psalm 107:17

Others were foolish. They suffered because of their sins. They suffered because they wouldn’t obey the Lord.

Psalm 40:12

There are more troubles all around me than I can count. My sins have caught up with me, and I can’t see any longer. My sins are more than the hairs of my head. I have lost all hope.

Isaiah 53:11

After he has suffered, he will see the light of life. And he will be satisfied. My godly servant will make many people godly because of what he will accomplish. He will be punished for their sins.

Lamentations 1:14

“My sins have been made into a heavy yoke. They were woven together by his hands. They have been placed on my neck. The Lord has taken away my strength. He has handed me over to my enemies. I can’t win the battle over them.

Leviticus 7:18

Suppose they eat any meat from the friendship offering on the third day. Then the Lord will not accept the offering. He will not accept it as a gift from them. It is not pure. If they eat any of it, they will be held responsible for it.

Matthew 11:28

“Come to me, all you who are tired and are carrying heavy loads. I will give you rest.

1 Peter 2:24

“He himself carried our sins” in his body on the cross. (Isaiah 53:5) He did it so that we would die as far as sins are concerned. Then we would lead godly lives. “His wounds have healed you.” (Isaiah 53:5)