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Psalms 6 (KJV)

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Psalms 6 is chapter 6 of 150 in the Old Testament book of Psalms (10 verses). Genre: poetry (worship & prayer). Author: Various authors; many attributed to David (also Asaph, the sons of Korah, Moses, Solomon, and others). It belongs to the section “Book I” (chapters 1–41). Its most cross-referenced verse is Psalms 6:5.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scripture text: King James Version (public domain).

Key verses in Psalms 6

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

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

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

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