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The Book of Psalms

Psalm 6

A Prayer for Mercy

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. 
According to ‘Sheminith’. A Psalm of David.

1O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger,
or discipline me in Your wrath.

2 Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak;
heal me, O LORD, for my bones are shaking. 3 My soul is stricken with terror.
And You, O LORD—how long? 4 Turn, O LORD, and deliver me;
save me because of Your faithful love. 5 For there is no remembrance of You in death;
who can give You thanks in Sheol? 6 I am worn out by my groaning;
every night I flood my bed with weeping; I drench my couch with my tears. 7 My eyes waste away with grief;
they grow weak because of all my enemies. 8 Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity,
for the LORD has heard the sound of my weeping. 9 The LORD has heard my plea for help;
the LORD accepts my prayer. 10 All my enemies will be ashamed and dismayed;
they will turn back and be suddenly disgraced.




About Psalms Chapter 6

Book I · Psalms 1–41 — Prayer, lament, trust and wisdom

What happens

Afflicted in body and spirit, David begs for mercy and relief from divine chastening. Tears fill his nights, yet his lament turns to confidence that the LORD has heard his cry.

Why it matters

Faith sometimes speaks through weakness rather than triumph. The psalm gives language to repentance and suffering while affirming that a sincere plea for mercy is heard by God.

Key verse

“The LORD has heard my plea for help; the LORD accepts my prayer.”

Psalm 6:9 · CELV

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