Psalms 6

1For the Leader; with string-music; on the Sheminith. A Psalm of David. O YHWH, rebuke me not in Thine anger, Neither chasten me in Thy wrath.

2Be gracious unto me, O YHWH, for I languish away; Heal me, O YHWH, for my bones are affrighted.

3My soul also is sore affrighted; And Thou, O YHWH, how long?

4Return, O YHWH, deliver my soul; Save me for Thy mercy’s sake.

5For in death there is no remembrance of Thee; In the nether-world who will give Thee thanks?

6I am weary with my groaning; Every night make I my bed to swim; I melt away my couch with my tears.

7Mine eye is dimmed because of vexation; It waxeth old because of all mine adversaries.

8Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; For YHWH hath heard the voice of my weeping.

9YHWH hath heard my supplication; YHWH receiveth my prayer.

10All mine enemies shall be ashamed and sore affrighted; They shall turn back, they shall be ashamed suddenly.