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 Chief Musician; on stringed instruments, upon the eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm by David.] LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger, neither discipline me in your wrath.
2 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am withered away: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
Be gracious to me, LORD, for I am frail. LORD, heal me, for my bones are trembling.
3 My soul also is sore vexed: and thou, O LORD, how long?
And my soul is greatly troubled. But you, LORD, how long?
4 Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: save me for thy lovingkindness’ sake.
Return, LORD. Deliver my soul. Save me because of your lovingkindness.
For in death there is no memory of you. In Sheol, who shall give you thanks? (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 weary with my groaning. Every night I drench my bed; I melt my couch with my tears.
7 Mine eye wasteth away because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine adversaries.
My eye wastes away because of grief. It grows old because of all my adversaries.
8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.
Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, for the LORD has heard the sound of my weeping.
9 The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.
The LORD has heard my plea. 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.
May all my enemies be ashamed and greatly terrified. May they turn back, suddenly ashamed.
