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Psalms 6

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 6 of 150

1 To the chief musician, for eight-stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. O Jehovah, do not rebuke me in Your anger; and not chasten me in the heat of Your fury;

2 have mercy on me, O Jehovah, for I am weak; heal me, O Jehovah, for my bones are troubled.

3 My soul also is greatly troubled and You, O Jehovah, until when?

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Chapter Summary

David prays for mercy amid his troubles. By faith he triumphs over his enemies. To the chief musician, for eight-stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

Key Hebrew Words

צוֹרְרָֽ shew hostility toward H6887 · TWOT 1974
חָנֵּ֥ shew favour H2603 · TWOT 694
תְּחִנָּתִ֑ favour H8467 · TWOT 694f
מִטָּתִ֑ couch H4296 · TWOT 1352c
נַפְשִׁ֑ soul H5315 · TWOT 1395a

People & Context

Tears in the Night

David grows weary from groaning, making his bed swim and melting his couch with tears in the night.

Enemies Turn Back

Jehovah hears David's weeping and plea, causing his enemies to be ashamed and turn back.

Timeline

Tears in the Night

David grows weary from groaning, making his bed swim and melting his couch with tears in the night.

Psalms 6:6-7
Enemies Turn Back

Jehovah hears David's weeping and plea, causing his enemies to be ashamed and turn back.

Psalms 6:8-10

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