Psalms 6 

1  For the director of music. With stringed instruments. According to sheminith. A psalm of David.

Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. 

2 Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint; heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony. 

3 My soul is in deep anguish. How long, Lord, how long?

4 Turn, Lord, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love.

5 Among the dead no one proclaims your name. Who praises you from the grave?

6 I am worn out from my groaning. All night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. 

7 My eyes grow weak with sorrow; they fail because of all my foes. 

8 Away from me, all you who do evil, for the Lord has heard my weeping. 

9 The Lord accepts my prayer. 

10 All my enemies will be overwhelmed with shame and anguish; they will turn back and suddenly be put to shame.