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Psalms Chapter 6 (WBT)

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Psalms Chapter 6 (WBT)
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1 To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. O LORD, rebuke me not in thy anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.

2 \\6:1\\To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. O LORD, rebuke me not in thy anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.

3 \\6:2\\Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are agitated.

4 \\6:3\\My soul is also greatly disquieted: but thou, O LORD, how long?

5 \\6:4\\Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: Oh save me for thy mercies sake.

6 \\6:5\\For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who will give thee thanks?

7 \\6:6\\I am weary with my groaning; all the night I make my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.

8 \\6:7\\My eye is consumed because of grief; it groweth old because of all my enemies.

9 \\6:8\\Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.

10 \\6:9\\The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.

11 \\6:10\\Let all my enemies be ashamed and greatly disquieted: let them return and be suddenly ashamed.

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

Yonder is the sea, great and wide, Wherein are things creeping innumerable, Both small and great beasts.

Psalms 104:25 | ASV

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