Psalms Chapter 6 (KJV)
Psalms 6
Divine Mercy and CompassionHuman Suffering and WeaknessPrayer and SupplicationGod's Faithfulness in Response to PrayerConfidence in Divine Deliverance
[To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.] O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. {chief...: or, overseer} {Sheminith: or, the eighth}
Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I {am} weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long?
Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies' sake.
For in death {there is} no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?
I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears. {all...: or, every night}
Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.
Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.
The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.
Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return {and} be ashamed suddenly.
Context & Meaning
Psalm 6 is a lament psalm where David cries out to God in his suffering and distress. He asks God not to rebuke him in anger, acknowledges his weakness, and pleads for mercy and healing, ultimately expressing confidence that God has heard his prayer.