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Psalms Chapter 6 (ACV)

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Psalms 6: Weeping Turned to Assurance
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1 O Jehovah, rebuke me not in thine anger, nor chasten me in thy hot displeasure.

2 Have mercy upon me, O Jehovah, for I am withered away. O Jehovah, heal me, for my bones are troubled.

3 My soul also is greatly troubled. And thou, O Jehovah, how long?

4 Return, O Jehovah, deliver my soul. Save me for thy loving kindness' sake.

5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee. In Sheol who shall give thee thanks?

6 I am weary with my groaning. Every night I make my bed to swim. I water my couch with my tears.

7 My eye wastes away because of grief. It grows old because of all my adversaries.

8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity, for Jehovah has heard the voice of my weeping.

9 Jehovah has heard my supplication. Jehovah will receive my prayer.

10 All my enemies shall be put to shame and greatly troubled. They shall turn back. They shall be put to shame suddenly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of psalm is Psalms 6?
It's a psalm of deep distress, opening with a plea for mercy because the psalmist's bones and soul are 'sore vexed' (v.1-3).
What does Psalms 6:6 describe about the psalmist's grief?
He says he is weary with groaning, makes his bed swim with tears every night, and waters his couch with weeping (v.6).
How does Psalms 6 end?
It shifts from despair to confidence, declaring that the LORD has heard his weeping and supplication and will receive his prayer, while his enemies will be ashamed (v.8-10), a similar turn from lament to trust as in Psalms 88:10-12.

Today's Verse

Behold, I send an angel before thee, to keep thee by the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.

Exodus 23:20 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

Verse 8 marks a sudden shift as David tells his enemies to depart, because the LORD has heard the voice of his weeping, a pattern of lament turning to trust also seen in Psalms 88:10-12 and continuing into Psalms 7.