Psalms 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 remembers thee:

And who will give thee thanks in Hades?

7 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 my enemies.

9 Depart from me, all ye that work iniquity;

For the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping.

10 The Lord has hearkened to my petition;

The Lord has 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.