Psalms 6

1For the leader; with instrumental music on the sheminith. Meaning of Heb. uncertain. A psalm of David.

2O ETERNAL One, do not punish me in anger,do not chastise me in fury.

3Have mercy on me, O ETERNAL One, for I languish;heal me, O ETERNAL One, for my bones shake with terror.

4My whole being is stricken with terror,while You, ETERNAL One—O, how long!

5O ETERNAL One, turn! Rescue me!Deliver me as befits Your faithfulness.

6For there is no praise of You among the dead;in Sheol, who can acclaim You?

7I am weary with groaning;every night I drench my bed,I melt my couch in tears.

8My eyes are wasted by vexation,worn out because of all my foes.

9Away from me, all you evildoers,for GOD heeds the sound of my weeping.

10GOD heeds my plea, GOD accepts my prayer.

11All my enemies will be frustrated and stricken with terror;they will turn back in an instant, frustrated.