Psalms 6 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Bible Comments
  • Psalms 6:1 open_in_new

    "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 open_in_new

    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 open_in_new

    (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 open_in_new

    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 open_in_new

    (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 open_in_new

    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.