Psalms 6
1 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.
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 Pity me, O Lord; for I am weak: heal me, O Lord; for my bones are vexed.
Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am wasted away: make me well, for even my bones are troubled.
3 My soul also is grievously vexed: but you, O Lord, how long?
My soul is in bitter trouble; and you, O Lord, how long?
4 Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: save me for your mercy's 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 am wearied with my groaning; I shall wash my bed every night; I shall water my couch with tears.
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 Mine eye is troubled because of my wrath; I am worn out because of all my enemies.
My eyes are wasting away with trouble; they are becoming old because of all those who are against me.
8 Depart from me, all you that work iniquity; for the Lord has 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 The Lord has listened to my petition; the Lord has accepted my prayer.
The Lord has given ear to my request; the Lord has let my prayer come before him.
10 Let all mine enemies be put to shame and sore troubled: let them be turned back and grievously put to shame speedily.
Let all those who are against me be shamed and deeply troubled; let them be turned back and suddenly put to shame.
