Psalms 38:10 net — My heart beats quickly; my strength leaves me; I can hardly see.

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"My heart beats quickly; my strength leaves me; I can hardly see."

— Psalms 38:10, NET Bible

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Psalms 38 — Context

7

For I am overcome with shame and my whole body is sick.

8

I am numb with pain and severely battered; I groan loudly because of the anxiety I feel.

9

O Lord, you understand my heart’s desire; my groaning is not hidden from you.

10

My heart beats quickly; my strength leaves me; I can hardly see.

11

Because of my condition, even my friends and acquaintances keep their distance; my neighbors stand far away.

12

Those who seek my life try to entrap me; those who want to harm me speak destructive words; all day long they say deceitful things.

13

But I am like a deaf man– I hear nothing; I am like a mute who cannot speak.

Psalms 38:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 38:10 say?
Psalms 38:10 in the NET Bible reads: “My heart beats quickly; my strength leaves me; I can hardly see.”
Where is Psalms 38:10 in the Bible?
Psalms 38:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 38, verse 10.
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.
What translation should I read Psalms 38:10 in?
Psalms 38:10 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?
Psalms 38:10 reads (NET): “My heart beats quickly; my strength leaves me; I can hardly see.” 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.
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