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Psalm 6
(Psalms 6) To the chief Musician on Neginoth [Instruments] upon
Sheminith [Strings], A Psalm of David. O LORD, rebuke me not in thine
anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. {2} Have mercy upon
me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
{3} My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long? {4}
Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies' sake. {5}
For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall
give thee thanks?
Things are definitely not going well. And it seems to be more than mere
sickness, because his enemies are involved. This is an interesting example
of how God’s men often use ordinary persuasion on God. "If I die, I
can’t praise you." If it seems a bit thin, it sometimes seems to
work.
{6} I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to
swim; I water my couch with my tears. {7} Mine eye is consumed because
of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies. {8} Depart from
me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of
my weeping. {9} The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will
receive my prayer. {10} Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore
vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly.
"Depart from me," in modern vernacular,
"Get away from me." "Let them return," from the NIV,
"they will turn back in sudden disgrace."
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