Psalms 38:4-5
Psalms 38:3-8 The Message (MSG)
I’ve lost twenty pounds in two months because of your accusation. My bones are brittle as dry sticks because of my sin. I’m swamped by my bad behavior, collapsed under an avalanche of guilt. The cuts in my flesh stink and grow maggots because I’ve lived so badly. And now I’m flat on my face feeling sorry for myself morning to night. All my insides are on fire, my body is a wreck. I’m on my last legs; I’ve had it— my life is a vomit of groans.
Psalms 38:4-5 King James Version (KJV)
For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: As an heavy burden they are too heavy for me. My wounds stink and are corrupt Because of my foolishness.
Psalms 38:4-5 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For my iniquities are gone over my head; As a heavy burden they weigh too much for me. My wounds grow foul and fester Because of my folly.
Psalms 38:4-5 New Century Version (NCV)
My guilt has overwhelmed me; like a load it weighs me down. My sores stink and become infected because I was foolish.
Psalms 38:4-5 American Standard Version (ASV)
For mine iniquities are gone over my head: As a heavy burden they are too heavy for me. My wounds are loathsome and corrupt, Because of my foolishness.
Psalms 38:4-5 New International Version (NIV)
My guilt has overwhelmed me like a burden too heavy to bear. My wounds fester and are loathsome because of my sinful folly.
Psalms 38:4-5 New King James Version (NKJV)
For my iniquities have gone over my head; Like a heavy burden they are too heavy for me. My wounds are foul and festering Because of my foolishness.
Psalms 38:4-5 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For my iniquities have gone over my head [like the waves of a flood]; As a heavy burden they weigh too much for me. My wounds are loathsome and foul Because of my foolishness.
Psalms 38:4-5 New Living Translation (NLT)
My guilt overwhelms me— it is a burden too heavy to bear. My wounds fester and stink because of my foolish sins.