To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.
1O lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.chief…: or, overseerSheminith: or, the eighth
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.all…: or, every night
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.