For the Leader; with string-music; on the Sheminith. A Psalm of David.
O LORD, rebuke me not in Thine anger, Neither chasten me in Thy wrath.
Be gracious unto me, O LORD, for I languish away; Heal me, O LORD, for my bones are affrighted.
My soul also is sore affrighted; And Thou, O LORD, how long?
Return, O LORD, deliver my soul; Save me for Thy mercy's sake.
For in death there is no remembrance of Thee; In the nether-world who will give Thee thanks?
I am weary with my groaning; Every night make I my bed to swim; I melt away my couch with my tears.
Mine eye is dimmed because of vexation; It waxeth old because of all mine adversaries.
Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; For the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.
The LORD hath heard my supplication; The LORD receiveth my prayer.
All mine enemies shall be ashamed and sore affrighted; They shall turn back, they shall be ashamed suddenly.