Psalms 6

1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments, according to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath.

For the End, a Psalm of David among the Hymns for the eighth. O Lord, rebuke me not in thy wrath, neither chasten me in thine anger.

2 Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am frail; heal me, O LORD, for my bones are in agony.

Pity me, O Lord; for I am weak: heal me, O Lord; for my bones are vexed.

3 My soul is deeply distressed. How long, O LORD, how long?

My soul also is grievously vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long?

4 Turn, O LORD, and deliver my soul; save me because of Your loving devotion.

Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: save me for thy mercy's sake.

5 For there is no mention of You in death; who can praise You from Sheol? (Sheol h7585)

For in death no man remembers thee: and who will give thee thanks in Hades? (Sheol h7585)

6 I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears.

I am wearied with my groaning; I shall wash my bed every night; I shall water my couch with tears.

7 My eyes fail from grief; they grow dim because of all my foes.

Mine eye is troubled because of my wrath; I am worn out because of all my enemies.

8 Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, for the LORD has heard my weeping.

Depart from me, all ye that work iniquity; for the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping.

9 The LORD has heard my cry for mercy; the LORD accepts my prayer.

The Lord has hearkened to my petition; the Lord has accepted my prayer.

10 All my enemies will be ashamed and dismayed; they will turn back in sudden disgrace.

Let all mine enemies be put to shame and sore troubled: let them be turned back and grievously put to shame speedily.