Psalm 6
JPS TaNaKH 1917
Chapter overview
Psalm 6 gives voice to bodily weakness, fear, and exhausting tears. The lament turns when the psalmist becomes confident that his cry has been heard and threatening opposition will finally retreat.
LamentHealingTearsAssurance
1(6-1) For the Leader; with string-music; on the Sheminith. A Psalm of David. (6-2) O LORD, rebuke me not in Thine anger, neither chasten me in Thy wrath.
2(6-3) Be gracious unto me, O LORD, for I languish away; heal me, O LORD, for my bones are affrighted.
3(6-4) My soul also is sore affrighted; and Thou, O LORD, how long?
4(6-5) Return, O LORD, deliver my soul; save me for Thy mercy's sake.
5(6-6) For in death there is no remembrance of Thee; in the nether-world who will give Thee thanks?
6(6-7) I am weary with my groaning; every night make I my bed to swim; I melt away my couch with my tears.
7(6-8) Mine eye is dimmed because of vexation; it waxeth old because of all mine adversaries.
8(6-9) Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.
9(6-10) The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD receiveth my prayer.
10(6-11) All mine enemies shall be ashamed and sore affrighted; they shall turn back, they shall be ashamed suddenly.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 6
- Psalm 6:2(6-3) Be gracious unto me, O LORD, for I languish away; heal me, O…
JPS TaNaKH 1917 — Public Domain. Where these translations come from.