Psalm 38:18

Prayer Of A Suffering Sinner

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For I am ready to fall;
My sorrow is continually before me.
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For I do confess my guilt and iniquity;
I am filled with anxiety because of my sin.
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But my [numerous] enemies are vigorous and strong,
And those who hate me without cause are many.

Sin

Psalm 32:5

I acknowledged my sin to You,
And I did not hide my wickedness;
I said, “I will confess [all] my transgressions to the Lord”;
And You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah.

Proverbs 28:13

He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But whoever confesses and turns away from his sins will find compassion and mercy.

Job 31:33

“Have I concealed my transgressions like Adam or like other men,
By hiding my wickedness in my bosom,

Job 33:27

“He sings out to other men,
‘I have sinned and perverted that which was right,
And it was not proper for me!

Psalm 51:3

For I am conscious of my transgressions and I acknowledge them;
My sin is always before me.

2 Corinthians 7:7-11

And not only by his arrival, but also by [his account of] the encouragement which he received in regard to you. He told us about your longing [for us], your mourning [over sin], and how eagerly you took my part and supported me, so that I rejoiced even more.