For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments, set to the Sheminith. A Psalm of David.
1 OLord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
2 Have mercy upon me, OLord; for I am withered away: OLord, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
3 My soul also is sore vexed: and thou, OLord, how long?
4 Return, OLord, deliver my soul: save me for thy lovingkindness’ sake.
5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in Sheol who shall give thee thanks?
6 I am weary with my groaning; every night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.
7 Mine eye wasteth away because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine adversaries.
8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for theLordhath heard the voice of my weeping.
9 TheLordhath heard my supplication; theLordwill receive my prayer.
10 All mine enemies shall be ashamed and sore vexed: they shall turn back, they shall be ashamed suddenly.