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.

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 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 I am sick to the bone.

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

I'm shaking all over in fear. How long will it be, Lord, before you do something?

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

Turn, Lord, and rescue me! Save me because of your trustworthy love!

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

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; all the night make I my bed to swim; I dissolve my couch with my 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 wasteth away through grief; it hath grown old because of all mine oppressors.

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 workers of iniquity; for Jehovah hath heard the voice of my weeping.

Leave me alone, all you people who do evil, for the Lord has heard me crying!

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

The Lord has heard me calling out for help; the Lord answers my prayer.

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

All who hate me will be shamefully defeated and terrified; they will run away in disgrace.