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Psalms

A collection of songs and prayers expressing a wide range of emotions and thoughts on faith.

Chapter 6

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1 O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.

*O GOD, don't scold me when you're angry, and don't punish me when you're really upset.

2 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.

*Please, Lord, be kind to me because I'm not strong. Lord, make me better, as my bones are troubled.

3 My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long?

*My heart is very troubled, but, oh God, when will you act?

4 Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies’ sake.

*Please come back, Lord, and rescue my life; save me because of your kindness.

5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?

*Because when you die, nobody remembers you; in the grave, who will thank you?

6 I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.

*I'm tired of crying; all night, I make my bed float; I wet my sleeping place with my tears.

7 Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.

*My eye is constantly filled with sadness due to the many people against me, causing it to age quickly.

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

*Go away from me, everyone who does bad things; because the LORD has heard my crying.

9 The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.

*The Lord has listened to my request; the Lord will accept my prayer.

10 Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly.

*Let everyone who opposes me feel embarrassed and upset; they should quickly become ashamed.

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