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.
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 Haue mercie vpon me, O Lord, for I am weake: O Lord heale me, 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 soule is also sore troubled: but Lord how long wilt thou delay?
I'm shaking all over in fear. How long will it be, Lord, before you do something?
4 Returne, O Lord: deliuer my soule: saue me for thy mercies 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 fainted in my mourning: I cause my bed euery night to swimme, and water my couch with my teares.
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 dimmed for despight, and sunke in because of all mine enemies.
With all my crying I can hardly see; my eyes grow weak because of the trouble my enemies cause me.
8 Away from mee all ye workers of iniquitie: for the Lord hath heard the voyce of my weeping.
Leave me alone, all you people who do evil, for the Lord has heard me crying!
9 The Lord hath heard my petition: the Lord will receiue my prayer.
The Lord has heard me calling out for help; the Lord answers my prayer.
10 All mine enemies shall be confounded and sore vexed: they shall be turned backe, and put to shame suddenly.
All who hate me will be shamefully defeated and terrified; they will run away in disgrace.
