Psalm 40:12

The Passion Translation

Evil surrounds me; problems greater than I can solve come one after another. Without you, I know I can’t make it. My sins are so many! I’m so ashamed to lift my face to you. For my guilt grabs me and stings my soul until I am weakened and spent.

Cross References

Psalm 38:4

I’m overwhelmed, swamped, and submerged beneath the heavy burden of my guilt. It clings to me and won’t let me go.

Psalm 73:26

Lord, so many times I fail; I fall into disgrace. But when I trust in you, I have a strong and glorious presence protecting and anointing me. Forever you’re all I need!

Psalm 69:4

I can’t even count all those who hate me for no reason. Many influential men want me silenced, yet I’ve done nothing against them. Must I restore what I never took away?

Psalm 116:3

Death once stared me in the face, and I was close to slipping into its dark shadows. I was terrified and overcome with sorrow.

Psalm 19:12

How would I discern the waywardness of my heart? Lord, forgive my hidden flaws whenever you find them.

Isaiah 53:6

Like wayward sheep, we have all wandered astray. Each of us has turned from God’s paths and chosen our own way; even so, Yahweh laid the guilt of our every sin upon him.

1 Peter 3:18

Christ suffered and died for sins once and for all—the innocent for the guilty —to bring you near to God by his body being put to death and by being raised to life by the Spirit.

Hebrews 4:15

He understands humanity, for as a man, our magnificent King-Priest was tempted in every way just as we are, and conquered sin.

Luke 21:26

Earthquakes will bring panic and disaster. What men see coming to the earth will cause the fear of doom to grip their hearts, for they will even see the powers of the heavenly realm shaken!

Genesis 42:28

He shouted to his brothers, “My money! Look, someone put my money back in my sack!” Troubled and trembling, they said to each other, “What in the world has God done to us?”

Psalm 61:8

And my praises will fill the heavens forever, fulfilling my vow to make every day a love-gift to you!