Psalm 6
A psalm written by David for the choir leader, to be accompanied by people playing stringed instruments
1 Yahweh, do not correct me when you are angry with me;
do not punish me when you are upset.
2 Yahweh, act kindly toward me and heal me because I have become weak.
My body shakes because I am experiencing so much sorrow.
3 Yahweh, I am greatly troubled in my inner being.
How long must I endure this?
4 Yahweh, please come and rescue me.
Save me because you always keep the promises of your covenant.
5 I will not be able to praise you after I die;
no one in the place where the dead are praise you.
6 I am exhausted because of my pain.
I cry all night long so that my bed and my pillow are drenched by my tears.
7 Because I cry so much, I cannot see well.
My eyes have become weak because I constantly cry in fear of my enemies.
8 You people who do evil things, get away from me,
because Yahweh heard me when I was crying!
9 Yahweh heard me when I called out for him to help me,
and he will answer my prayer.
10 When that happens, all my enemies will be ashamed;
they will be the ones who are terrified.
They will turn away from me and suddenly leave me
because they will be disgraced.