Berean Standard Bible
“For my iniquities have overwhelmed me; they are a burden too heavy to bear.”
Psalms 38 is a prayer of David marked as one to bring to remembrance. He is physically ill, isolated from friends and crushed by guilt, and he links his suffering to his own sin.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For my iniquities have overwhelmed me; they are a burden too heavy to bear.
World English Bible (WEB)
For my iniquities have gone over my head. As a heavy burden, they are too heavy for me.
King James Version (KJV)
For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For mine iniquities are gone over my head: As a heavy burden they are too heavy for me.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
For my crimes have gone over my head; they are like a great weight which is more than my strength.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque mis iniquidades han pasado mi cabeza: como carga pesada se han agravado sobre mí.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Mis culpas me abruman; son una carga demasiado pesada de llevar.
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