Psalms 6

1 To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments, upon Sheminith. A Psalm of David. Jehovah, rebuke me not in thine anger, and chasten me not in thy hot displeasure.

In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David. For the octave. O Lord, do not rebuke me in your fury, nor chastise me in your anger.

2 Be gracious unto me, Jehovah, for I am withered; Jehovah, heal me, for my bones tremble.

Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am weak. Heal me, Lord, for my bones have become disturbed,

3 And my soul trembleth exceedingly: and thou, Jehovah, till how long?

and my soul has been very troubled. But as for you, Lord, when?

4 Return, Jehovah, free my soul; save me for thy loving-kindness' sake.

Turn to me, Lord, and rescue my soul. Save me because of your mercy.

5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee; in Sheol who shall give thanks unto thee? (Sheol h7585)

For there is no one in death who would be mindful of you. And who will confess to you in Hell? (Sheol h7585)

6 I am wearied with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I dissolve my couch with my tears.

I have labored in my groaning. Every night, with my tears, I will wash my bed and drench my blanket.

7 Mine eye wasteth away through grief; it hath grown old because of all mine oppressors.

My eye has been troubled by rage. I have grown old among all my enemies.

8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for Jehovah hath heard the voice of my weeping.

Scatter before me, all you who work iniquity, for the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping.

9 Jehovah hath heard my supplication; Jehovah receiveth my prayer.

The Lord has heard my supplication. The Lord has accepted my prayer.

10 All mine enemies shall be ashamed and tremble exceedingly; they will turn, they will be ashamed suddenly.

Let all my enemies be ashamed and together be greatly troubled. May they be converted and become ashamed very quickly.