Psalms 6
1 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.
For the music director. To be accompanied by stringed instruments, according to the sheminith. A psalm of David. Lord, please don't condemn me because you're angry with me; please don't punish me because you're angry with me!
2 Pity me, O Lord; for I am weak: heal me, O Lord; for my bones are vexed.
Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am weak; heal me, Lord, for I am sick to the bone.
3 My soul also is grievously vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long?
I'm shaking all over in fear. How long will it be, Lord, before you do something?
4 Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: save me for thy mercy's sake.
Turn, Lord, and rescue me! Save me because of your trustworthy love!
For no one remembers you when they're dead. Who is able to praise you from the grave? (Sheol h7585)
6 I am wearied with my groaning; I shall wash my bed every night; I shall water my couch with tears.
My groaning has exhausted me. Every night I soak my bed with my crying; I drench my couch with my tears.
7 Mine eye is troubled because of my wrath; I am worn out because of all my enemies.
With all my crying I can hardly see; my eyes grow weak because of the trouble my enemies cause me.
8 Depart from me, all ye that work iniquity; for the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping.
Leave me alone, all you people who do evil, for the Lord has heard me crying!
9 The Lord has hearkened to my petition; the Lord has accepted my prayer.
The Lord has heard me calling out for help; the Lord answers my prayer.
10 Let all mine enemies be put to shame and sore troubled: let them be turned back and grievously put to shame speedily.
All who hate me will be shamefully defeated and terrified; they will run away in disgrace.
