Psalms 6

1For the Leader; with string-music; on the Sheminith. A Psalm of David.

2O LORD, rebuke me not in Thine anger, Neither chasten me in Thy wrath.

3Be gracious unto me, O LORD, for I languish away; Heal me, O LORD, for my bones are affrighted.

4My soul also is sore affrighted; And Thou, O LORD, how long?

5Return, O LORD, deliver my soul; Save me for Thy mercy's sake.

6For in death there is no remembrance of Thee; In the nether-world who will give Thee thanks?

7I am weary with my groaning; Every night make I my bed to swim; I melt away my couch with my tears.

8Mine eye is dimmed because of vexation; It waxeth old because of all mine adversaries.

9Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; For the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.

10The LORD hath heard my supplication; The LORD receiveth my prayer.

11All mine enemies shall be ashamed and sore affrighted; They shall turn back, they shall be ashamed suddenly.