Psalms 6

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1 For the leader; with stringed instruments, "upon the eighth." A psalm of David.	1 For the leader; with stringed instruments, "upon the eighth." A psalm of David.
2 Do not reprove me in your anger, LORD, nor punish me in your wrath.	2 Do not reprove me in your anger, LORD, nor punish me in your wrath.
3 Have pity on me, LORD, for I am weak; heal me, LORD, for my bones are trembling.	3 Have pity on me, LORD, for I am weak; heal me, LORD, for my bones are trembling.
4 In utter terror is my soul-- and you, LORD, how long...?	4 In utter terror is my soul-- and you, LORD, how long...?
5 Turn, LORD, save my life; in your mercy rescue me.	5 Turn, LORD, save my life; in your mercy rescue me.
6 For who among the dead remembers you? Who praises you in Sheol?	6 For who among the dead remembers you? Who praises you in Sheol?
7 I am wearied with sighing; all night long tears drench my bed; my couch is soaked with weeping.	7 I am wearied with sighing; all night long tears drench my bed; my couch is soaked with weeping.
8 My eyes are dimmed with sorrow, worn out because of all my foes.	8 My eyes are dimmed with sorrow, worn out because of all my foes.
9 Away from me, all who do evil! The LORD has heard my weeping.	9 Away from me, all who do evil! The LORD has heard my weeping.
10 The LORD has heard my prayer; the LORD takes up my plea.	10 The LORD has heard my prayer; the LORD takes up my plea.
11 My foes will be terrified and disgraced; all will fall back in sudden shame.	11 My foes will be terrified and disgraced; all will fall back in sudden shame.