1 For the Chief Musician ; on stringed instruments, set to the Sheminith. A Psalm of David. O Jehovah, rebuke me not in thine anger, Neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
2 Have mercy upon me, O Jehovah ; for I am withered away : O Jehovah, heal me ; for my bones are troubled.
3 My soul also is sore troubled : And thou, O Jehovah, how long ?
4 Return, O Jehovah, deliver my soul : Save me for thy lovingkindness’ sake.
5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee : In Sheol who shall give thee thanks ?
6 I am weary with my groaning ; Every night make I my bed to swim ; I water my couch with my tears.
7 Mine eye wasteth away because of grief ; It waxeth old because of all mine adversaries.
8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity ; For Jehovah hath heard the voice of my weeping.
9 Jehovah hath heard my supplication ; Jehovah will receive my prayer.
10 All mine enemies shall be put to shame and sore troubled : They shall turn back, they shall be put to shame suddenly.