My heart writhes within me

Story guide: The image interprets the psalm’s poetry; the scripture text supplies its exact words.

0For the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Maskil of David.

1Give ear, O God, to my prayer, and do not hide yourself from my plea.

2Pay attention to me and answer me; I am restless in my complaint, and I moan.

3Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked; for they bring trouble down on me, and in anger they hate me.

4My heart writhes within me, and the terrors of death have fallen upon me.

5Fear and trembling come upon me, and horror covers me.

Step through the story beside the Scripture itself. About the People’s Open Bible