Psalms 6:1 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“[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}”

Psalms 6:1

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[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?

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Psalms 6:2

"Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I {am} weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed."

Psalms 6:3

"My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long?"

Psalms 6:4

"Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies' sake."

Psalms 6:5

"For in death {there is} no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?"

Psalms 6:6

"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}"

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