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Psalms Chapter 6 (DRC)

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Psalms 6: Weeping Turned to Assurance
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1 Unto the end, in verses, a psalm for David, for the octave.

2 O Lord, rebuke me not in thy indignation, nor chastise me in thy wrath.

3 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak: heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled.

4 And my soul is troubled exceedingly: but thou, O Lord, how long?

5 Turn to me, O Lord, and deliver my soul: O save me for thy mercy's sake.

6 For there is no one in death, that is mindful of thee: and who shall confess to thee in hell?

7 I have laboured in my groanings, every night I will wash my bed: I will water my couch with my tears.

8 My eye is troubled through indignation: I have grown old amongst all my enemies.

9 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity: for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping.

10 The Lord hath heard my supplication: the Lord hath received my prayer.

11 Let all my enemies be ashamed, and be very much troubled: let them be turned back, and be ashamed very speedily.

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

the mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks are seven churches.

Revelation 1:20 | 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.