Psalms 6:1-9

¹For the music director. To be accompanied by stringed instruments, according to the sheminith. A psalm of David. Lord, please don't condemn me because you're angry with me; please don't punish me because you're angry with me!

²Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am weak; heal me, Lord, for I am sick to the bone.

³I'm shaking all over in fear. How long will it be, Lord, before you do something?

⁴Turn, Lord, and rescue me! Save me because of your trustworthy love!

⁵For no one remembers you when they're dead. Who is able to praise you from the grave?

⁶My groaning has exhausted me. Every night I soak my bed with my crying; I drench my couch with my tears.

⁷With all my crying I can hardly see; my eyes grow weak because of the trouble my enemies cause me.

⁸Leave me alone, all you people who do evil, for the Lord has heard me crying!

⁹The Lord has heard me calling out for help; the Lord answers my prayer.