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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

חָנַן have mercy, be gracious H2603 · TWOT 694
רָפָא heal H7495 · TWOT 2196
חֶ֫סֶד mercy, kindness H2617 · TWOT 698a
בָּהַל be troubled, dismayed H926 · TWOT 207
שְׁאוֹל Sheol, the grave H7585 · TWOT 2303c
תְּפִלָּה prayer H8605 · TWOT 1776a

People & Context

David

The psalmist pleading for mercy and healing amid bodily anguish and grief, then triumphing over his enemies

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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