Psalm 6 To the Overcomer with stringed instruments, on the octave - A Psalm of David.
(tune #1058 Rock of Ages 7.7.7.7.7.7)
1 LORD, in wrath rebuke me not,
nor correct in anger hot.
2 O LORD have mercy on me,
O LORD heal, for I am weak.
For my bones are trembling,
3 and my soul exceedingly.
And You, O Lord, how long `till?
4 Turn, O LORD; and free my soul.
For Your mercies' sake save me.
5 In death none remember Thee.
In the grave, who will thank You?
There'd be no profit to You.(1)
6 I am weary with groaning.
All the night my bed's swimming.
While I tell You all my fears,
I dissolve my couch with tears.
7 My eye wastes away through woes.
It grows old from all my foes.
8 Depart from me, all of ye
workers of iniquity.
For the LORD my voice has heard,
weeping mingled with His word.
9 My petition the LORD hears.
The LORD will receive my prayer.
10 Let all of my enemies
be ashamed and vexed sorely.
Let them go back to their place,
suddenly and in disgrace.
Be ashamed, all my foes who
have naught else that they can do.(2)
1. Ps. 30:9
2. Ps. 25:3
updated 12/27/08
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