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Apoteichisis

The Old Testament

Psalms 6

ΨΑΛΜΟΙ · 6

Brenton 6:1

For the end, a Psalm of David among the Hymns for the eighth.

Brenton 6:2

O Lord, rebuke me not in thy wrath, neither chasten me in thine anger.

Brenton 6:3

Pity me, O Lord; for I am weak: heal me, O Lord; for my bones are vexed.

Brenton 6:4

My soul also is grievously vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long?

Brenton 6:5

Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: save me for thy mercy's sake.

Brenton 6:6

For in death no man remembers thee: and who will give thee thanks in Hades?

Brenton 6:7

I am wearied with my groaning; I shall wash my bed every night; I shall water my couch with my tears.

Source notes (1)
  • Gr. I have laboured.
Brenton 6:8

Mine eye is troubled because of my wrath; I am worn out because of all my enemies.

Brenton 6:9

Depart from me, all ye that work iniquity; for the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping.

Brenton 6:10

The Lord has hearkened to my petition; the Lord has accepted my prayer.

Brenton 6:11

Let all mine enemies be put to shame and sore troubled: let them be turned back and grievously put to shame speedily.

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