Psalm 6
A reminder: I’ve prepared these psalms for our liturgy, trying to be as accurate in my translation as possible. The alternation between plain text and bold is for responsive reading. I invite feedback on the translation!
For the director.
With stringed instruments.
On the Eight-string.
A Psalm.
By David.Yahweh, do not rebuke me in your anger
Nor in your wrath chasten me.
Be gracious to me, Yahweh, because I am withered;
Heal me, Yahweh, for my bones are terrified.
And my soul is greatly terrified.
But you, Yahweh — how long?Turn, Yahweh! Deliver my soul!
Save me for your loyalty’s sake!
Because in death there is no memorial for you.
In Sheol, who will give thanks to you?I am weary with my groaning.
All night I flood my bed;
With my tears I drench my couch.
Weak from sorrow is my eye;
It grows old because of all my oppressors.Depart from me, all you who make trouble,
Because Yahweh has heard the sound of my weeping.
Yahweh has heard my supplication;
Yahweh receives my prayer.
Shamed and greatly terrified are all my enemies!
They turn! They are suddenly shamed!
[Updated: February 20, 2009.]