The Tanakh · JPS 1917 Translation

Psalms 6

Jewish Publication Society 1917 · Ketuvim — the Writings

Psalms chapter 6 — part of the Ketuvim — the Writings in the Jewish Bible. In the classic JPS 1917 translation it opens: “For the Leader; with string-music; on the Sheminith. A Psalm of David.” — the complete text of all 11 verses is below, free to read online.

1For the Leader; with string-music; on the Sheminith. A Psalm of David.

2O HaShem, rebuke me not in Thine anger, neither chasten me in Thy wrath.

3Be gracious unto me, O HaShem, for I languish away; heal me, O HaShem, for my bones are affrighted.

4My soul also is sore affrighted; and Thou, O HaShem, how long?

5Return, O HaShem, deliver my soul; save me for Thy mercy's sake.

6For in death there is no remembrance of Thee; in the nether-world who will give Thee thanks?

7I am weary with my groaning; every night make I my bed to swim; I melt away my couch with my tears.

8Mine eye is dimmed because of vexation; it waxeth old because of all mine adversaries.

9Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for HaShem hath heard the voice of my weeping.

10HaShem hath heard my supplication; HaShem receiveth my prayer.

11All mine enemies shall be ashamed and sore affrighted; they shall turn back, they shall be ashamed suddenly.

11 verses · JPS 1917 (public domain)

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