Psalms 6

1For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments, according to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. O Yahweh, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath.

2Be merciful to me, O Yahweh, for I am frail; heal me, O Yahweh, for my bones are in agony.

3My soul is deeply distressed. How long, O Yahweh, how long?

4Turn, O Yahweh, and deliver my soul; save me because of Your loving devotion.

5For there is no mention of You in death; who can praise You from Sheol?

6I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears.

7My eyes fail from grief; they grow dim because of all my foes.

8Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, for Yahweh has heard my weeping.

9Yahweh has heard my cry for mercy; Yahweh accepts my prayer.

10All my enemies will be ashamed and dismayed; they will turn back in sudden disgrace.