Psalms 6

1 For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments, set to the Sheminith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.

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 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am withered away: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.

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

3 My soul also is sore vexed: and thou, O LORD, how long?

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

4 Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: save me for thy lovingkindness’ sake.

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

5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in Sheol 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 groaning; every night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.

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

7 Mine eye wasteth away because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine adversaries.

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 iniquity; 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 receive my prayer.

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

10 All mine enemies shall be ashamed and sore vexed: they shall turn back, they shall be ashamed suddenly.

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