Psalm 6[a] For the director of music. With stringed instruments. According to sheminith.[b] A psalm of David.

1 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 has heard my cry for mercy;     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.