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.
1In 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 anger2Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am weak. Heal me, Lord, for my bones have become disturbed3and my soul has been very troubled. But as for you, Lord, when4Turn to me, Lord, and rescue my soul. Save me because of your mercy5For there is no one in death who would be mindful of you. And who will confess to you in Hell6I have labored in my groaning. Every night, with my tears, I will wash my bed and drench my blanket7My eye has been troubled by rage. I have grown old among all my enemies8Scatter before me, all you who work iniquity, for the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping9The Lord has heard my supplication. The Lord has accepted my prayer10Let all my enemies be ashamed and together be greatly troubled. May they be converted and become ashamed very quickly
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