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Psalms 38:9

Psalms 38:10-1964 bbe — My heart goes out in pain, my strength is wasting away; as for the light of my eyes, it is gone from me. My lovers and…

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My heart goes out in pain, my strength is wasting away; as for the light of my eyes, it is gone from me.

11

My lovers and my friends keep away from my disease; my relations keep far away.

12

Those who have a desire to take my life put nets for me; those who are designing my destruction say evil things against me, all the day their minds are full of deceit.

13

But I kept my ears shut like a man without hearing; like a man without a voice, never opening his mouth.

14

So I was like a man whose ears are shut, and in whose mouth there are no sharp words.

15

In you, O Lord, is my hope: you will give me an answer, O Lord, my God.

16

I said, Let them not be glad over me; when my foot is moved, let them not be lifted up with pride against me.

17

My feet are near to falling, and my sorrow is ever before me.

18

I will make clear my wrongdoing, with sorrow in my heart for my sin.

19

But they are strong who have hate for me without cause: those who are against me falsely are increased in numbers.

20

They give me back evil for good; they are my haters because I go after the thing which is right.

21

Do not give me up, O Lord; O my God, be near to me.

22

Come quickly to give me help, O Lord, my salvation.

— Psalms 38:10-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eyes, it also is gone from me. My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off. They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long. But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth. Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs. For in thee, O Lord, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God. For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me. For I am ready to halt, and my sorrow is continually before me. For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin. But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied. They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is. Forsake me not, O Lord: O my God, be not far from me. Make haste to help me, O Lord my salvation. ”
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Psalms 38 — Context

7

For my body is full of burning; all my flesh is unhealthy.

8

I am feeble and crushed down; I gave a cry like a lion because of the grief in my heart.

9

Lord, all my desire is before you; my sorrow is not kept secret from you.

10

My heart goes out in pain, my strength is wasting away; as for the light of my eyes, it is gone from me.

11

My lovers and my friends keep away from my disease; my relations keep far away.

12

Those who have a desire to take my life put nets for me; those who are designing my destruction say evil things against me, all the day their minds are full of deceit.

13

But I kept my ears shut like a man without hearing; like a man without a voice, never opening his mouth.

14

So I was like a man whose ears are shut, and in whose mouth there are no sharp words.

15

In you, O Lord, is my hope: you will give me an answer, O Lord, my God.

16

I said, Let them not be glad over me; when my foot is moved, let them not be lifted up with pride against me.

17

My feet are near to falling, and my sorrow is ever before me.

18

I will make clear my wrongdoing, with sorrow in my heart for my sin.

19

But they are strong who have hate for me without cause: those who are against me falsely are increased in numbers.

20

They give me back evil for good; they are my haters because I go after the thing which is right.

21

Do not give me up, O Lord; O my God, be near to me.

22

Come quickly to give me help, O Lord, my salvation.

Psalms 38:10-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 38:10-1964 say?

Psalms 38:10-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “My heart goes out in pain, my strength is wasting away; as for the light of my eyes, it is gone from me. My lovers and my friends keep away from my disease; my relations keep far away. Those who have a desire to take my life put nets for me; those who are designing my destruction say evil things against me, all the day their minds are full of deceit. But I kept my ears shut like a man without hearing; like a man without a voice, never opening his mouth. So I was like a man whose ears are shut, and in whose mouth there are no sharp words. In you, O Lord, is my hope: you will give me an answer, O Lord, my God. I said, Let them not be glad over me; when my foot is moved, let them not be lifted up with pride against me. My feet are near to falling, and my sorrow is ever before me. I will make clear my wrongdoing, with sorrow in my heart for my sin. But they are strong who have hate for me without cause: those who are against me falsely are increased in numbers. They give me back evil for good; they are my haters because I go after the thing which is right. Do not give me up, O Lord; O my God, be near to me. Come quickly to give me help, O Lord, my salvation.”

Where is Psalms 38:10-1964 in the Bible?

Psalms 38:10-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 38, verses 10–1964.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 38:10-1964.

What translation should I read Psalms 38:10-1964 in?

Psalms 38:10-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 38:10-1964?

Psalms 38:10-1964 reads (BBE): “My heart goes out in pain, my strength is wasting away; as for the light of my eyes, it is gone from me. My lovers and my friends keep away from my disease; my relations keep far away. Those who have a desire to take my life put nets for me; those who are designing my destruction say evil things against me, all the day their minds are full of deceit. But I kept my ears shut like a man without hearing; like a man without a voice, never opening his mouth. So I was like a man whose ears are shut, and in whose mouth there are no sharp words. In you, O Lord, is my hope: you will give me an answer, O Lord, my God. I said, Let them not be glad over me; when my foot is moved, let them not be lifted up with pride against me. My feet are near to falling, and my sorrow is ever before me. I will make clear my wrongdoing, with sorrow in my heart for my sin. But they are strong who have hate for me without cause: those who are against me falsely are increased in numbers. They give me back evil for good; they are my haters because I go after the thing which is right. Do not give me up, O Lord; O my God, be near to me. Come quickly to give me help, O Lord, my salvation.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.