I don't believe I've ever read Psalm 38 until just 10 minutes ago. It is for the depressed, "to bring to remembrance," as the inscription says. It is meant to be read through tears. Though I may have searched through this text one hundred times, it was just now that I finally could "sing" this psalm. I am depressed; I am bowed down beyond measure; I go mourning all the day (v.6) And as it goes on, the depressed heart is free in the light. The reality of what is happening in the soul is expressed. Words are given for the thoughts and sorrows on the mind, and the feelings of the soul. For my loins are full of burning, and there is no soundness in my flesh. I am faint and broken beyond measure; I roar by reason of the agitation of my heart. Do you have a reason for your depression? I had the old question on my mind as I opened my Bible tonight, "Why so downcast, O my soul?" (Psalm 42:11) I know that verse, but this time it was a real question f...