Psalm 38
Theme
Prayer of a Suffering Penitent
Outline
1-12, The Rubble of Sin’s Destruction 13-22, Silently Waiting on the Lord
Key Verse
(38:21) Do not forsake me, O LORD; O my God, be not far from me! (38:1) O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your wrath, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure!
Notes
Psalm 38 features a chiastic structure highlighting themes of sin, suffering, and waiting on the Lord, divided into two parts focusing on destruction and silent hope.