Psalm 38:5

My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness.

Cross-reference

Psalm 38:7 Parallel

Psalm 38:7 continues the physical decay: 'sides filled with burning' and 'no soundness' — extending the festering wounds of verse 5.

Psalm 32:3 Related theme

Psalm 32:3 describes bones wasting away from unconfessed sin — same link between sin and physical decay as the festering wounds here.

Isaiah 1:6 Parallel

Isaiah 1:6 details 'bruises and sores and raw wounds' — an even fuller description of the same festering condition caused by sin.

Job 7:5 Parallel

Job 7:5 describes flesh clothed with worms and dirt, skin breaking out — a graphic parallel to the stinking, festering wounds here.

Jeremiah 8:22 Related theme

Jeremiah 8:22 asks about balm and physician for unhealed wounds — complements the festering wounds here by highlighting the need for healing.