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Themes in Psalm 6

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Themes in Psalm 6

Psalm 6:1 (show verse)

For the choir director: with stringed instruments, according to Sheminith. A Davidic psalm.Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger;
do not discipline me in Your wrath.

Anger of God » To be deprecated
Music » Sheminith » In the titles of
Reproof » When from God » Pray that it be not be in anger

Psalm 6:2 (show verse)

Be gracious to me, Lord, for I am weak;

heal me, Lord, for my bones are shaking;

Afflictions, Prayer During » For mercy
Diseases » God often entreated to cure
Mercy » Sought
God's Mercy » Should be » Sought for ourselves

Psalm 6:3 (show verse)

my whole being is shaken with terror.
And You, Lord—how long?

Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » Sometimes prolonged
Trials » Sometimes prolonged

Psalm 6:4 (show verse)

Turn, Lord! Rescue me;
save me because of Your faithful love.

God's Mercy » Should be » Pleaded in prayer
Salvation » Is of mercy

Psalm 6:5 (show verse)

For there is no remembrance of You in death;
who can thank You in Sheol?

No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 6:6 (show verse)

I am weary from my groaning;
with my tears I dampen my pillow
and drench my bed every night.

Beds » Couches or divans used as
Night » The jews » In affliction spent, in sorrow and humiliation
Tears » Of solicitude over sinners » Of disappointment and grief

Psalm 6:7 (show verse)

My eyes are swollen from grief;
they grow old because of all my enemies.

Eyes » Consumed by grief

Psalm 6:8 (show verse)

Depart from me, all evildoers,
for the Lord has heard the sound of my weeping.

Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Saints deprecate

Psalm 6:9 (show verse)

The Lord has heard my plea for help;
the Lord accepts my prayer.

Prayer » The lord hearing prayers

Psalm 6:10 (show verse)

All my enemies will be ashamed and shake with terror;
they will turn back and suddenly be disgraced.

No Themes for this verse.