Do not complain to others.

Psalm 39:1-3   New International Version   1 I said, “I will watch my ways     and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth     while in the presence of the wicked.” 2 So I remained utterly silent,     not even saying anything good. But my...

Trust God to protect your reputation.

Psalm 38:13-14   New International Version   13 I am like the deaf, who cannot hear,     like the mute, who cannot speak; 14 I have become like one who does not hear,     whose mouth can offer no reply. God will protect your reputation. Leave your case in God’s...

Physical pain

Psalm 38:5-12   New International Version   5 My wounds fester and are loathsome     because of my sinful folly. 6 I am bowed down and brought very low;     all day long I go about mourning. 7 My back is filled with searing pain;     there is no health in my body. 8 I...

Sin can have mental and physical side effects.

Psalm 38:1-4   New International Version   1 Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger     or discipline me in your wrath. 2 Your arrows have pierced me,     and your hand has come down on me. 3 Because of your wrath there is no health in my body;     there is no soundness...

Peace

Psalm 37:36-40   New International Version   36 but he soon passed away and was no more;     though I looked for him, he could not be found. 37 Consider the blameless, observe the upright;     a future awaits those who seek peace. 38 But all sinners will be destroyed;...