Psalms 6
10 verses
Psalm 6 is an individual lament expressing deep physical and emotional suffering, pleading for God's mercy and healing from what may be illness or divine chastening. The psalmist's anguished cry—Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath—depicts a theology in which suffering is sometimes interpreted as divine punishment warranting repentance and intercession. The vivid imagery of being enfeebled, emotionally drained, and weeping reflects the psalm's raw honesty about the intersection of physical illness, emotional despair, and spiritual crisis. Yet the turning point comes when the psalmist suddenly shifts from lamentation to confidence in being heard. This dramatic reversal illustrates the transformative power of calling upon God, even without explicit assurance of healing, suggesting that petition itself brings spiritual relief. Psalm 6 exemplifies the psalmic theology of suffering as an opportunity for deepening prayer.
VERSES IN THIS CHAPTER
1
O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
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2
Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
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3
My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long?
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4
Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies’ sake.
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5
For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?
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6
I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.
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7
Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.
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8
Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping.
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9
The Lord hath heard my supplication; the Lord will receive my prayer.
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10
Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly.
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