Psalms 6

1 “To the chief musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, a psalm of David.” O Lord, correct me not in thy anger, and chastise me not in thy wrath.

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 Be gracious unto me, O Lord; for I am withering away; heal me, O Lord; for my bones are terrified.

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

3 And my soul is greatly terrified; but thou, O Lord, how long yet—?

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

4 Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: help me for the sake of thy kindness.

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

5 For in death men do not remember thee: in the nether world, who shall give thee thanks? (Sheol h7585)

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

6 I am weary with my sighing; I flood every night my bed; With my tears I moisten my couch.

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

7 My eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all my assailants.

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

8 Depart from me, all ye workers of wickedness; for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping.

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

9 The Lord hath heard my supplication; the Lord will accept my prayer.

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

10 Ashamed and greatly terrified shall become all my enemies; they will turn round, and be made ashamed in a moment.

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