Psalm 38:6

The Passion Translation

I am completely broken because of what I’ve done. Gloom is all around me. My sins have bent me over to the ground.

Cross References

Psalm 107:17

Some of us were such fools, bringing on ourselves sorrow and suffering all because of our sins.

Psalm 145:14

Weak and feeble ones you will sustain. Those bent over with burdens of shame you will lift up.

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.

Psalm 35:14

I grieved for them, heavyhearted, as though they were my dearest family members or my good friends who were sick, nearing death, needing prayer.

Psalm 42:5

So then, my soul, why would you be depressed? Why would you sink into despair? Just keep hoping and waiting on God, your Savior. For no matter what, I will still sing with praise, for you are my saving grace!

Psalm 42:9

I will say to God, “You are my mountain of strength; how could you forget me? Why must I suffer this vile oppression of my enemies— these heartless tormentors who are out to kill me?”

Psalm 43:2

For you are where my strength comes from and my protector, so why would you leave me now? Must I be covered with gloom while the enemy comes after me, gloating with glee?

Psalm 57:6

For they have set a trap for me. Frantic fear has me overwhelmed. But look! The very trap they set for me has sprung shut upon themselves instead of me! Pause in his presence

Psalm 6:6

I’m worn out with my weeping and groaning. Night after night I soak my pillow with tears, and flood my bed with weeping.

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.

Isaiah 38:14

I could only chirp like a swallow or small bird; I could only moan like a dove. My eyes are weary from looking up into heaven. Yahweh, I am so depressed. Come and be my strength.