Psalms 6
Geneva Study Bible
Modern believers can read the Scriptures with help from the theology of Calvin, Luther, Zwingli, and other Reformation leaders. It was first printed in 1560.
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Verse 1
"To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David." O LORD, a rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.(a) Though I deserve destruction, yet let your mercy pity my frailty.
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Verse 2
Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I [am] weak: O LORD, heal me; for my b bones are vexed.(b) For my whole strength is abated.
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Verse 3
c My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long?(c) His conscience is also touched with the fear of God's judgment.
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Verse 5
For in d death [there is] no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?(d) He laments that opportunity should be taken from him to praise God in the congregation.
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Verse 8
e Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.(e) God sends comfort and boldness in affliction, that we may triumph over our enemies.
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Verse 10
Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return [and] be ashamed f suddenly.(f) When the wicked think the godly will perish, God delivers them suddenly, and destroys their enemies.