Psalms 6

1 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!

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

2 Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am weak; heal me, Lord, for I am sick to the bone.

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

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

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

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

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

5 For no one remembers you when they're dead. Who is able to praise you from the grave? (Sheol h7585)

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

6 My groaning has exhausted me. Every night I soak my bed with my crying; I drench my couch with my tears.

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

7 With all my crying I can hardly see; my eyes grow weak because of the trouble my enemies cause me.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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