Psalms 6 ASV
Summary: The first of the traditional seven penitential psalms, Psalm 6 is a raw plea from someone whose body and soul are wasting away, whether from illness, guilt, or both: "my bones are troubled... my soul also is greatly troubled" (v. 2-3). The psalmist bargains with mortality itself, asking who will praise God from the grave, and floods his bed with tears nightly (v. 6). It pivots sharply at the end from despair to assurance, as the psalmist declares "the LORD has heard my weeping" and commands his enemies to be ashamed and turn back (v. 8-10).
1For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments, set to the Sheminith. A Psalm of David. O Jehovah, rebuke me not in thine anger, Neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
2Have mercy upon me, O Jehovah; for I am withered away: O Jehovah, heal me; for my bones are troubled.
3My soul also is sore troubled: And thou, O Jehovah, how long?
4Return, O Jehovah, deliver my soul: Save me for thy lovingkindness’ sake.
5For in death there is no remembrance of thee: In Sheol who shall give thee thanks?
6I am weary with my groaning; Every night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.
7Mine eye wasteth away because of grief; It waxeth old because of all mine adversaries.
8Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; For Jehovah hath heard the voice of my weeping.
9Jehovah hath heard my supplication; Jehovah will receive my prayer.
10All mine enemies shall be put to shame and sore troubled: They shall turn back, they shall be put to shame suddenly.
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