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Psalms Chapter 6 (JPS)

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Psalms Chapter 6 (JPS)
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1 For the Leader; with string-music; on the Sheminith. A Psalm of David.

2 O HaShem, rebuke me not in Thine anger, neither chasten me in Thy wrath.

3 Be gracious unto me, O HaShem, for I languish away; heal me, O HaShem, for my bones are affrighted.

4 My soul also is sore affrighted; and Thou, O HaShem, how long?

5 Return, O HaShem, deliver my soul; save me for Thy mercy's sake.

6 For in death there is no remembrance of Thee; in the nether-world who will give Thee thanks?

7 I am weary with my groaning; every night make I my bed to swim; I melt away my couch with my tears.

8 Mine eye is dimmed because of vexation; it waxeth old because of all mine adversaries.

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

10 HaShem hath heard my supplication; HaShem receiveth my prayer.

11 All mine enemies shall be ashamed and sore affrighted; they shall turn back, they shall be ashamed 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

but there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and he hath made known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these:

Daniel 2:28 | ASV

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