Psalms 6

O Lord, Deliver My Life

1 O LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. References Lord: Psalms 12:1, 38:1, 118:18, Jeremiah 10:24, 46:28. Parallel theme: Psalms 2:5, 4:1, 1 Chronicles 15:21, Isaiah 54:9, 57:16 +5

2 Have mercyMercy: רַחֲמִים (Rachamim). The Hebrew rachamim (רַחֲמִים) derives from 'womb' (rechem), suggesting tender, maternal compassion. God's mercies are 'new every morning' (Lamentations 3:23), showing His compassionate nature. upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed. References Lord: Psalms 30:2, Jeremiah 17:14, Hosea 6:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 31:10, 32:3, 38:3, 38:7, 51:8, Genesis 20:17, Deuteronomy 32:39 +5

3 My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long? References Lord: Psalms 90:13. Parallel theme: John 12:27

4 Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh saveSave: יָשַׁע (Yasha). The Hebrew yasha (יָשַׁע) means to save or deliver—rescue from danger or distress. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.' God alone is Savior: 'I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour' (Isaiah 43:11). me for thy mercies' sake. References Lord: Psalms 17:13, 90:13, 116:4, 121:7, Malachi 3:7. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:20, 80:14, Daniel 9:18 +3

5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks? Parallel theme: Psalms 30:9, 115:17, 118:17, Ecclesiastes 9:10, John 9:4

6 I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears. Parallel theme: Psalms 38:9, 42:3, 69:3, Job 7:3, 16:20, 23:2, Lamentations 1:2, 1:16, 2:11 +4

7 Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies. Parallel theme: Psalms 38:10, 88:9, Job 17:7, Lamentations 5:17

8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. hath heard the voice of my weeping. References Lord: Psalms 3:4, 145:18. Sin: Matthew 7:23, Luke 13:27. Parallel theme: Psalms 56:8, 119:115, 139:19, Isaiah 30:19, Matthew 25:41, Hebrews 5:7 +5

9 The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer. References Lord: Psalms 3:4, 118:5, 120:1, Jonah 2:2. Prayer: Jonah 2:7. Parallel theme: Psalms 138:3

10 Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly. Parallel theme: Psalms 7:6, 25:3, 35:26, 71:13, 71:24, 73:19, 86:17, Isaiah 26:11, Jeremiah 20:11, Malachi 3:18 +5