Psalm 6

¹ For the end, a Psalm of David among the Hymns for the eighth.

² O Lord, rebuke me not in thy wrath,

neither chasten me in thine anger.

³ Pity me, O Lord; for I am weak:

heal me, O Lord; for my bones are vexed.

⁴ My soul also is grievously vexed:

but thou, O Lord, how long?

⁵ Return, O Lord, deliver my soul:

save me for thy mercy’s sake.

⁶ For in death no man remembereth thee:

and who will give thee thanks in Hades?

⁷ ^[1]I am wearied with my groaning;

I shall wash my bed every night;

I shall water my couch with my tears.

⁸ Mine eye is troubled because of my wrath;

I am worn out because of all mine enemies.

⁹ Depart from me, all ye that work iniquity;

for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping.

¹⁰ The Lord hath hearkened to my petition;

the Lord hath accepted my prayer.

¹¹ Let all mine enemies be put to shame and sore troubled:

let them be turned back and grievously put to shame speedily.

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