Psalms 38:4
“For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me.”

What does Psalms 38:4 mean?
The Bible verse Psalms 38:4 from the King James Version (KJV) reads, "For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me." This verse is part of a larger lament in the book of Psalms, attributed to King David. In this Psalm, David is…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Weight of Iniquities: A Journey from Burden to Blessing
In the midst of life's tumult, when our spirit feels crushed and our heart grows weary, we often find ourselves echoing the words of the psalmist in Psalm 38:4: "For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as a heavy burden they are too heavy for me." This poignant declaration…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer of Surrender: Laying Down the Weight of Our Iniquities
Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You, my heart heavy with the weight of my iniquities. I echo the sobering words of David in Psalms 38:4: "For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as a heavy burden they are too heavy for me." Lord, I…
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