Psalm 40:12 “For evils without number surround me; my sins have overtaken me, so th…”

Psalm 40:12

For evils without number surround me; my sins have overtaken me, so that I cannot see. They are more than the hairs of my head, and my heart has failed within me.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me.

World English Bible

For innumerable evils have surrounded me. My iniquities have overtaken me, so that I am not able to look up. They are more than the hairs of my head. My heart has failed me.

American Standard Version

For innumerable evils have compassed me about; Mine iniquities have overtaken me, so that I am not able to look up; They are more than the hairs of my head; And my heart hath failed me.

Geneva Bible 1599

For innumerable troubles haue compassed mee: my sinnes haue taken such holde vpon me, that I am not able to looke vp: yea, they are moe in nomber then the heares of mine head: therefore mine heart hath failed me.

Darby Translation

For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I cannot see; they are more than the hairs of my head: and my heart hath failed me.

Young's Literal Translation

For compassed me have evils innumerable, Overtaken me have mine iniquities, And I have not been able to see; They have been more than the hairs of my head, And my heart hath forsaken me.

Bible in Basic English

For unnumbered evils are round about me; my sins have overtaken me, so that I am bent down with their weight; they are more than the hairs of my head, my strength is gone because of them.

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Cross references

“innumerable”

Psalm 22:11–19 Hebrews 4:15

Psalm 22:11–19 · BSB

Be not far from me, for trouble is near and there is no one to help.

Hebrews 4:15 · BSB

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.

“mine”

Psalm 38:4 Isaiah 53:6 1 Peter 3:18 Luke 18:13 Luke 18:14

Psalm 38:4 · BSB

For my iniquities have overwhelmed me; they are a burden too heavy to bear.

Isaiah 53:6 · BSB

We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all.

1 Peter 3:18 · BSB

For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit,

Luke 18:13 · BSB

But the tax collector stood at a distance, unwilling even to lift up his eyes to heaven. Instead, he beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner!’

Luke 18:14 · BSB

I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

“they are”

Psalm 69:4 Psalm 19:12

Psalm 69:4 · BSB

Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me— my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay.

Psalm 19:12 · BSB

Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults.

“heart”

Psalm 73:26 Luke 21:26 Genesis 42:28

Psalm 73:26 · BSB

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Luke 21:26 · BSB

Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

Genesis 42:28 · BSB

“My silver has been returned!” he said to his brothers. “It is here in my sack.” Their hearts sank, and trembling, they turned to one another and said, “What is this that God has done to us?”

Also

Psalm 116:3

Psalm 116:3 · BSB

The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11O LORD, do not withhold Your mercy from me; Your loving devotion and faithfulness will always guard me.

13Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me; hurry, O LORD, to help me.

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