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The Geneva Bible Translation Notes, [1599], at sacred-texts.com


Psalms Chapter 6

Psalms 6:1

psa 6:1

"To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David." O LORD, (a) rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.

(a) Though I deserve destruction, yet let your mercy pity my frailty.

Psalms 6:2

psa 6:2

Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I [am] weak: O LORD, heal me; for my (b) bones are vexed.

(b) For my whole strength is abated.

Psalms 6:3

psa 6:3

(c) My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long?

(c) His conscience is also touched with the fear of God's judgment.

Psalms 6:5

psa 6:5

For in (d) death [there is] no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?

(d) He laments that opportunity should be taken from him to praise God in the congregation.

Psalms 6:8

psa 6:8

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

(e) God sends comfort and boldness in affliction, that we may triumph over our enemies.

Psalms 6:10

psa 6:10

Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return [and] be ashamed (f) suddenly.

(f) When the wicked think the godly will perish, God delivers them suddenly, and destroys their enemies.


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