Psalm 38:10

The Passion Translation

My heart beats wildly, my strength is sapped, and the light of my eyes is going out. My friends stay far away from me, avoiding me like the plague. Even my family wants nothing to do with me.

Cross References

Psalm 6:7

My eyes of faith won’t focus anymore, for sorrow fills my heart. There are so many enemies who come against me!

Psalm 88:9

Every day I beg for your help. Can’t you see my tears? My eyes are swollen with weeping. My arms are wide, longing for mercy, but you’re nowhere to be found.

Psalm 69:3

I’m weary, exhausted with weeping. My throat is dry, my voice is gone, my eyes are swollen with sorrow, and I’m waiting for you, God, to come through for me.

Lamentations 2:11

My eyes have no tears left, and my stomach is tied in knots. My heart is spilled out into the dirt over the destruction of the daughter of my people. Little toddlers and children collapse in the streets of the city.

Isaiah 21:4

My mind is reeling; I’m filled with panic. I longed for twilight, but now I tremble through the night.

Psalm 119:123

As a lovesick lover, I yearn for more of your salvation and for your virtuous promises.

Psalm 42:1

I long to drink of you, O God, to drink deeply from the streams of pleasure flowing from your presence. My longings overwhelm me for more of you!

Psalm 31:10

I’m exhausted! My life is spent with sorrow, my years with sighing and sadness. Because of all these troubles, I have no more strength. My inner being is so weak and frail.