For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments, upon the eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm by David.
1
YHVH, don’t rebuke me in your anger,
neither discipline me in your wrath.
2
Have mercy on me, YHVH, for I am faint.
YHVH, heal me, for my bones are troubled.
3
My soul is also in great anguish.
But you, YHVH—how long?
4
Return, YHVH. Deliver my soul,
and save me for your loving kindness’ sake.
5
For in death there is no memory of you.
In Sheol,a who shall give you thanks?
6
I am weary with my groaning.
Every night I flood my bed.
I drench my couch with my tears.
7
My eye wastes away because of grief.
It grows old because of all my adversaries.
8
Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity,
for YHVH has heard the voice of my weeping.
9
YHVH has heard my supplication.
YHVH accepts my prayer.
10
May all my enemies be ashamed and dismayed.
They shall turn back, they shall be disgraced suddenly.