Psalms 6

1 Yahweh, do not punish me when you are angry [with me]; Do not even rebuke/scold me [when you are angry].

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.

2 Yahweh, be kind to me and heal me because I have become weak. My body [SYN] shakes because I am experiencing much pain.

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

3 Yahweh, I am greatly distressed. How long ([must I endure this/will it be before you help me]) [RHQ]?

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

4 Yahweh, please come and rescue me. Save me because you faithfully love me.

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

5 I will not be able to praise you after I die [RHQ]; No one in the place of the dead praises you. (Sheol h7585)

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

6 I am exhausted/groan [from my pain]. At night I cry very much, with the result that my bed and my pillow become wet from my tears.

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

7 My tears blur my eyes so much that I cannot see well. My eyes have become weak because my enemies [have caused me to cry constantly].

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

8 You people who do evil things, get away from me!

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

9 Yahweh heard me when I was crying and called out to him [to help me], and he will answer my prayer.

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

10 [When that happens], all my enemies will be ashamed, and they will [also] be terrified. They will get away [from me] and suddenly [leave me] because they will be disgraced.

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