Psalms 6
The psalmist asks God not to rebuke him in anger, but to have mercy and heal him, as he is weak and troubled. He expresses his distress and sorrow, and notes that in death, no one can praise God. The psalmist then expresses confidence that God has heard his prayer and will rescue him, and he asks that his enemies be shamed and troubled.
In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David. For the octave. O Lord, do not rebuke me in your fury, nor chastise me in your angerHave mercy on me, Lord, for I am weak. Heal me, Lord, for my bones have become disturbedand my soul has been very troubled. But as for you, Lord, whenTurn to me, Lord, and rescue my soul. Save me because of your mercyFor there is no one in death who would be mindful of you. And who will confess to you in HellI have labored in my groaning. Every night, with my tears, I will wash my bed and drench my blanketMy eye has been troubled by rage. I have grown old among all my enemiesScatter before me, all you who work iniquity, for the Lord has heard the voice of my weepingThe Lord has heard my supplication. The Lord has accepted my prayerLet all my enemies be ashamed and together be greatly troubled. May they be converted and become ashamed very quickly
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