Find comfort in the tender words of Psalm 6, read from the King James Version and accompanied by the gentle sound of ocean waves.

Psalm 6 is a deeply personal prayer for mercy, healing, and deliverance. David speaks from a place of weakness, sorrow, and weariness, bringing his tears honestly before the Lord. Yet even in distress, the Psalm turns toward hope: “The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.”

In this episode of Psalms and Tides, the steady rhythm of the sea creates a calm space for Scripture, prayer, reflection, and rest. As you listen, may Psalm 6 remind you that the Lord is near to the brokenhearted, attentive to every cry, and merciful toward those who seek Him.

Whether you are lying awake with a troubled heart, praying through a difficult season, or simply seeking the quiet reassurance of God’s Word, may this gentle reading help you rest in His compassion and care.

Psalm 6, King James Version.

Highlighted verses

Psalm 6:2 — “Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.”

Psalm 6:4 — “Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies’ sake.”

Psalm 6:6 — “I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim…”

Psalm 6:9 — “The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.”