6:1 {To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments, upon Sheminith. A Psalm of David.} Jehovah, rebuke me not in thine anger, and chasten me not in thy hot displeasure.

6:2 Be gracious unto me, Jehovah, for I am withered; Jehovah, heal me, for my bones tremble.

6:3 And my soul trembleth exceedingly: and thou, Jehovah, till how long?

6:4 Return, Jehovah, free my soul; save me for thy loving-kindness` sake.

6:5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee; in Sheol who shall give thanks unto thee?

6:6 I am wearied with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I dissolve my couch with my tears.

6:7 Mine eye wasteth away through grief; it hath grown old because of all mine oppressors.

6:8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for Jehovah hath heard the voice of my weeping.

6:9 Jehovah hath heard my supplication; Jehovah receiveth my prayer.