Punishment can be difficult to go through.

Psalm 39:7-10   New International Version   7 “But now, Lord, what do I look for?     My hope is in you. 8 Save me from all my transgressions;     do not make me the scorn of fools. 9 I was silent; I would not open my mouth,     for you are the one who has done this....

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...