[1] For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments, according to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath. [2] Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am frail; heal me, O LORD, for my bones are in agony. [3] My soul is deeply distressed. How long, O LORD, how long? [4] Turn, O LORD, and deliver my soul; save me because of Your loving devotion. [5] For there is no mention of You in death; who can praise You from Sheol? [6] I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. [7] My eyes fail from grief; they grow dim because of all my foes. [8] Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, for the LORD has heard my weeping. [9] The LORD has heard my cry for mercy; the LORD accepts my prayer. [10] All my enemies will be ashamed and dismayed; they will turn back in sudden disgrace.
