Psalms 6

  1. 1

    For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments, according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger. Do not discipline me in your raging fury.

  2. 2

    Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am frail. Heal me, Lord, for my bones are shaking.

  3. 3

    I am absolutely terrified, and you, Lord—how long will this continue?

  4. 4

    Relent, Lord, rescue me! Deliver me because of your faithfulness.

  5. 5

    For no one remembers you in the realm of death. In Sheol who gives you thanks?

  6. 6

    I am exhausted as I groan. All night long I drench my bed in tears; my tears saturate the cushion beneath me.

  7. 7

    My eyes grow dim from suffering; they grow weak because of all my enemies.

  8. 8

    Turn back from me, all you who behave wickedly, for the Lord has heard the sound of my weeping.

  9. 9

    The Lord has heard my appeal for mercy; the Lord has accepted my prayer.

  10. 10

    They will be humiliated and absolutely terrified. All my enemies will turn back and be suddenly humiliated.