🎵WEB · Psalms 38:17

What does Psalms 38:17 mean?

"For I am ready to fall. My pain is continually before me."

— Psalms 38:17 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

14

Yes, I am as a man who doesn’t hear, in whose mouth are no reproofs.

15

For in you, Yahweh, do I hope. You will answer, Lord my God.

16

For I said, “Don’t let them gloat over me, or exalt themselves over me when my foot slips.”

17

For I am ready to fall. My pain is continually before me.

18

For I will declare my iniquity. I will be sorry for my sin.

19

But my enemies are vigorous and many. Those who hate me without reason are numerous.

20

They who also render evil for good are adversaries to me, because I follow what is good.

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