1(6-1) For the Leader; with string-music; on the Sheminith. A Psalm of David. (6-2) O LORD, rebuke me not in Thine anger, neither chasten me in Thy wrath.
2(6-3) Be gracious unto me, O LORD, for I languish away; heal me, O LORD, for my bones are affrighted.
3(6-4) My soul also is sore affrighted; and Thou, O LORD, how long?
4(6-5) Return, O LORD, deliver my soul; save me for Thy mercy's sake.
5(6-6) For in death there is no remembrance of Thee; in the nether-world who will give Thee thanks?
6(6-7) I am weary with my groaning; every night make I my bed to swim; I melt away my couch with my tears.