Psalms 6
1 To the Overseer with stringed instruments, on the octave. — A Psalm of David. O Jehovah, in Thine anger reprove me not, Nor in Thy fury chastise me.
To the chief music-maker on corded instruments, on the Sheminith. A Psalm. Of David. O Lord, do not be bitter with me in your wrath; do not send punishment on me in the heat of your passion.
2 Favour me, O Jehovah, for I [am] weak, Heal me, O Jehovah, For troubled have been my bones,
Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am wasted away: make me well, for even my bones are troubled.
3 And my soul hath been troubled greatly, And Thou, O Jehovah, till when?
My soul is in bitter trouble; and you, O Lord, how long?
4 Turn back, O Jehovah, draw out my soul, Save me for Thy kindness' sake.
Come back, O Lord, make my soul free; O give me salvation because of your mercy.
For in death there is no memory of you; in the underworld who will give you praise? (Sheol h7585)
6 I have been weary with my sighing, I meditate through all the night [on] my bed, With my tear my couch I waste.
The voice of my sorrow is a weariness to me; all the night I make my bed wet with weeping; it is watered by the drops flowing from my eyes.
7 Old from provocation is mine eye, It is old because of all mine adversaries,
My eyes are wasting away with trouble; they are becoming old because of all those who are against me.
8 Turn from me all ye workers of iniquity, For Jehovah heard the voice of my weeping,
Go from me, all you workers of evil; for the Lord has given ear to the voice of my weeping.
9 Jehovah hath heard my supplication, Jehovah my prayer receiveth.
The Lord has given ear to my request; the Lord has let my prayer come before him.
10 Ashamed and troubled greatly are all mine enemies, They turn back — ashamed [in] a moment!
Let all those who are against me be shamed and deeply troubled; let them be turned back and suddenly put to shame.
