Psalms 38

Psalm 38 is a penitential lament in which David confesses his sins and describes the intense physical and emotional suffering resulting from his transgressions, including festering wounds, weakness, and isolation from friends and family.[1][4] Despite his misery and the plots of his enemies, David appeals to YHWH for help, trusting that God has not abandoned him and that his suffering serves as divine correction.[1][2]