Psalms 6

1 For the Leader; with string-music; on the Sheminith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, rebuke me not in Thine anger, neither chasten 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 Be gracious unto me, O LORD, for I languish away; heal me, O LORD, for my bones are affrighted.

Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am wasted away: make me well, for even my bones are troubled.

3 My soul also is sore affrighted; and Thou, O LORD, how long?

My soul is in bitter trouble; and you, O Lord, how long?

4 Return, O LORD, deliver my soul; save me for Thy mercy's sake.

Come back, O Lord, make my soul free; O give me salvation because of your mercy.

5 For in death there is no remembrance of Thee; in the nether-world who will give Thee thanks? (Sheol h7585)

For in death there is no memory of you; in the underworld who will give you praise? (Sheol h7585)

6 I am weary with my groaning; every night make I my bed to swim; I melt away my couch with my tears.

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 because of vexation; it waxeth old because of all mine adversaries.

My eyes are wasting away with trouble; they are becoming old because of all those who are against me.

8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice 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 supplication; the LORD receiveth 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 ashamed and sore affrighted; they shall turn back, they shall be ashamed suddenly.

Let all those who are against me be shamed and deeply troubled; let them be turned back and suddenly put to shame.