Psalms 6

1LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger, and do not discipline me in your wrath.

2Have mercy on me, LORD, because I am weak. Heal me, LORD, because my bones are shaking with terror.

3My soul is deeply troubled. But you, LORD — how long will this continue?

4Turn to me, LORD, and rescue me; save me because of your unfailing love.

5Because dead people do not remember you. Who can praise you from the grave?

6I am worn out from groaning. Every night I flood my bed with tears; I soak my couch with weeping.

7My eyes are swollen and dim with sorrow; they fail because of all my enemies.

8Get away from me, all you who do evil, because the LORD has heard the sound of my weeping.

9The LORD has heard my cry for help; the LORD accepts my prayer.

10May all my enemies be ashamed and deeply troubled; may they turn back in sudden disgrace.