Psalms 6
1 To him that excelleth on Neginoth upon the eith tune. A Psalme of Dauid. O lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chastise me in thy wrath.
To the chief music-maker on corded instruments, on the Sheminith. A Psalm. Of David. O Lord, do not be bitter with me in your wrath; do not send punishment on me in the heat of your passion.
2 Haue mercie vpon me, O Lord, for I am weake: O Lord heale me, for my bones are vexed.
Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am wasted away: make me well, for even my bones are troubled.
3 My soule is also sore troubled: but Lord how long wilt thou delay?
My soul is in bitter trouble; and you, O Lord, how long?
4 Returne, O Lord: deliuer my soule: saue me for thy mercies sake.
Come back, O Lord, make my soul free; O give me salvation because of your mercy.
For in death there is no memory of you; in the underworld who will give you praise? (Sheol h7585)
6 I fainted in my mourning: I cause my bed euery night to swimme, and water my couch with my teares.
The voice of my sorrow is a weariness to me; all the night I make my bed wet with weeping; it is watered by the drops flowing from my eyes.
7 Mine eye is dimmed for despight, and sunke in because of all mine enemies.
My eyes are wasting away with trouble; they are becoming old because of all those who are against me.
8 Away from mee all ye workers of iniquitie: for the Lord hath heard the voyce of my weeping.
Go from me, all you workers of evil; for the Lord has given ear to the voice of my weeping.
9 The Lord hath heard my petition: the Lord will receiue my prayer.
The Lord has given ear to my request; the Lord has let my prayer come before him.
10 All mine enemies shall be confounded and sore vexed: they shall be turned backe, and put to shame suddenly.
Let all those who are against me be shamed and deeply troubled; let them be turned back and suddenly put to shame.
