Psalms6

Psalm 6 is a lament of David, expressing profound physical and spiritual distress and a plea for God's mercy and healing. He begs God not to chasten him in anger, highlighting his weakness and the overwhelming grief caused by his enemies. The psalm concludes with a sudden shift to confidence, as David declares that the Lord has heard his weeping and will answer his prayer, leading to the shame of his adversaries.

A Plea for Mercy and Relief from Judgment

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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.
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Favour me, O Jehovah, for I am weak, Heal me, O Jehovah, For troubled have been my bones,
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And my soul hath been troubled greatly, And Thou, O Jehovah, till when?

The Necessity of Life for Praise

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Turn back, O Jehovah, draw out my soul, Save me for Thy kindness' sake.
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For there is not in death Thy memorial, In Sheol, who doth give thanks to Thee?

Weariness and Grief Over Enemies

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I have been weary with my sighing, I meditate through all the night on my bed, With my tear my couch I waste.
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Old from provocation is mine eye, It is old because of all mine adversaries,

Confidence in God's Answer

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Turn from me all ye workers of iniquity, For Jehovah heard the voice of my weeping,
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Jehovah hath heard my supplication, Jehovah my prayer receiveth.
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Ashamed and troubled greatly are all mine enemies, They turn back--ashamed in a moment!
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