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.
For the music director. To be accompanied by stringed instruments, according to the sheminith. A psalm of David. Lord, please don't condemn me because you're angry with me; please don't punish me because you're angry with me!
2 Favour me, O Jehovah, for I [am] weak, Heal me, O Jehovah, For troubled have been my bones,
Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am weak; heal me, Lord, for I am sick to the bone.
3 And my soul hath been troubled greatly, And Thou, O Jehovah, till when?
I'm shaking all over in fear. How long will it be, Lord, before you do something?
4 Turn back, O Jehovah, draw out my soul, Save me for Thy kindness' sake.
Turn, Lord, and rescue me! Save me because of your trustworthy love!
For no one remembers you when they're dead. Who is able to praise you from the grave? (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.
My groaning has exhausted me. Every night I soak my bed with my crying; I drench my couch with my tears.
7 Old from provocation is mine eye, It is old because of all mine adversaries,
With all my crying I can hardly see; my eyes grow weak because of the trouble my enemies cause me.
8 Turn from me all ye workers of iniquity, For Jehovah heard the voice of my weeping,
Leave me alone, all you people who do evil, for the Lord has heard me crying!
9 Jehovah hath heard my supplication, Jehovah my prayer receiveth.
The Lord has heard me calling out for help; the Lord answers my prayer.
10 Ashamed and troubled greatly are all mine enemies, They turn back — ashamed [in] a moment!
All who hate me will be shamefully defeated and terrified; they will run away in disgrace.
