Psalm 38 : David's Burden Blues

** David's Burden Blues is a soulful blues song inspired by Psalm 38, a poignant psalm by David that expresses deep sorrow, repentance, and a plea for God's mercy. This song brings to life David's heartfelt cry for relief from the heavy burden of sin and suffering, capturing the raw emotion and spiritual depth of the original text.

** David wrote Psalm 38 as a heartfelt cry for mercy, recognizing the weight of his sins and the deep suffering they caused him. This psalm is a raw and honest reflection of his pain, repentance, and plea for God's forgiveness. The burden of guilt and the consequences of his actions pressed down on him, leading him to seek God's grace and healing. "David's Burden Blues" captures the depth of David's anguish and his hope in the Lord's mercy, bringing the ancient text to life through the timeless expression of the blues.

Original Text - Psalm 38 (WEB):

A Psalm by David, for a memorial.

1 Yahweh, don't rebuke me in your wrath,
neither chasten me in your hot displeasure.
2 For your arrows have pierced me,
your hand presses hard on me.
3 There is no soundness in my flesh because of your indignation,
neither is there any health in my bones because of my sin.
4 For my iniquities have gone over my head.
As a heavy burden, they are too heavy for me.
5 My wounds are loathsome and corrupt
because of my foolishness.
6 I am in pain and bowed down greatly;
I go mourning all day long.
7 For my waist is filled with burning.
There is no soundness in my flesh.
8 I am faint and severely bruised.
I have groaned by reason of the anguish of my heart.
9 Lord, all my desire is before you.
My groaning is not hidden from you.
10 My heart throbs. My strength fails me.
As for the light of my eyes, it has also left me.
11 My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my plague.
My kinsmen stand far away.
12 They also who seek after my life lay snares.
Those who seek my hurt speak mischievous things,
and meditate deceits all day long.

** Psalm 38 : David's Burden BluesLyrics:

Verse 1:

Yahweh, don't rebuke me in your wrath,
Don't chasten me in your hot displeasure,
Your arrows have sunk deep in my soul,
Your hand weighs heavy, no mercy, no measure.

I'm walking wounded, in the dark of night,
Every step I take, I'm losing the fight,
My flesh is weary, my spirit worn thin,
This load is too heavy, Lord, where do I begin?

Chorus:

Oh, the burden's heavy, crushing my soul,
My sins rise like waves, out of control.
My wounds are festering, all because of my sin,
Lord, lift this burden, let your mercy begin.

Verse 2:

There's no health in these bones, no peace in my mind,
I'm sinking low, leaving joy behind.
My heart is in anguish, pounding with fear,
My strength is fading, the end feels near.

My friends stand afar, they won't come close,
They see my plague, and they fear the worst.
I'm all alone in this valley of pain,
Crying out, Lord, let your mercy rain.

Chorus:

Oh, the burden's heavy, crushing my soul,
My sins rise like waves, out of control.
My wounds are festering, all because of my sin,
Lord, lift this burden, let your mercy begin.

Bridge:

They whisper in shadows, plotting my fall,
But I'm deaf to their voices, I stand tall.
I wait in silence, with hope in your grace,
Lord, turn your face to this desolate place.

I'm broken and bruised, from the weight of my wrongs,
But in your mercy, I find my songs.
Lift this burden, let me breathe once more,
In your love, let my spirit soar.

Verse 3:

I've tasted the bitterness of my own sin,
But now I turn to you, let the healing begin.
With every tear, I'm shedding my pride,
I need you, Lord, to come and abide.

My heart's wide open, I'm down on my knees,
Begging you, Lord, to hear my pleas.
In your salvation, let me find rest,
In your arms, Lord, I know I'm blessed.

Chorus:

Oh, the burden's heavy, crushing my soul,
My sins rise like waves, out of control.
My wounds are festering, all because of my sin,
Lord, lift this burden, let your mercy begin.

Outro:

Yahweh, I'm waiting, for your healing touch,
In your love, Lord, that means so much.
Lift this burden, let me breathe free,
In your mercy, Lord, set my soul free.

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