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Psalms Chapter 6 (ASV)

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Psalms 6: Weeping Turned to Assurance
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1 O Jehovah, rebuke me not in thine anger, Neither 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 sore troubled: And thou, O Jehovah, how long?

4 Return, O Jehovah, deliver my soul: Save me for thy lovingkindness' 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 make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.

7 Mine eye wasteth away because of grief; It waxeth old because of all mine adversaries.

8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; For Jehovah hath heard the voice of my weeping.

9 Jehovah hath heard my supplication; Jehovah will receive my prayer.

10 All mine enemies shall be put to shame and sore troubled: They shall turn back, they shall be put to shame suddenly. Psalm 7 Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto Jehova, concerning the words of Cush a Benjamite.

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

And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.

Exodus 7:24 | 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.