Verse 5

My wounds are infected and starting to smell, because of my foolish sins.

Referenced Verses

• Ps 32:3 : 3 When I refused to confess my sin, my whole body wasted away, while I groaned in pain all day long.
• Ps 38:7 : 7 For I am overcome with shame and my whole body is sick.
• Ps 69:5 : 5 O God, you are aware of my foolish sins; my guilt is not hidden from you.
• Isa 1:5-6 : 5 Why do you insist on being battered? Why do you continue to rebel? Your head has a massive wound, your whole heart is sick. 6 From the soles of your feet to your head, there is no spot that is unharmed. There are only bruises, cuts, and open wounds. They have not been cleansed or bandaged, nor have they been treated with olive oil.
• Jer 8:22 : 22 There is still medicinal ointment available in Gilead! There is still a physician there! Why then have my dear people not been restored to health?