< Psalms 6 >
1 For the End, a Psalm of David among the Hymns for the eighth. O Lord, rebuke me not in your wrath, neither chasten me in your anger.
For the leader; with instrumental music on the sheminith. A psalm of David. Rebuke me not, Lord, in your anger, punish me not in your wrath.
2 Pity me, O Lord; for I am weak: heal me, O Lord; for my bones are vexed.
Lord, be gracious to me in my weakness. Heal me Lord, for racked is my body;
3 My soul also is grievously vexed: but you, O Lord, how long?
all of me utterly racked. Why do you wait so long, Lord?
4 Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: save me for your mercy's sake.
Turn, Lord, rescue me; save me, because of your love.
5 For in death no man remembers you: and who will give you thanks in Hades? (Sheol )
For in death none can call you to mind; in Sheol who can praise you? (Sheol )
6 I am wearied with my groaning; I shall wash my bed every night; I shall water my couch with tears.
I am so weary of sighing. All the night I make my bed swim, and wet my couch with my tears.
7 Mine eye is troubled because of my wrath; I am worn out because of all my enemies.
My eyes swollen with grief; from weeping caused by my foes.
8 Depart from me, all you that work iniquity; for the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping.
Begone, workers of wrong, for the Lord has heard my loud weeping,
9 The Lord has listened to my petition; the Lord has accepted my prayer.
the Lord has heard my entreaty, the Lord accepts my prayer.
10 Let all mine enemies be put to shame and sore troubled: let them be turned back and grievously put to shame speedily.
My foes will be stricken with terror, brought to shame and dismay in a moment.