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Psalm 6

and its New Testament afterlife

7 places · 7 books

The chapter as it stands, read forward into the canon it would help write. Beside each verse, the New Testament places that quote, allude to, or echo it — follow any to read it in its own argument. The verse number opens its full reception dossier.

1

Yahweh, don’t rebuke me in your anger, neither discipline me in your wrath.

2

Have mercy on me, Yahweh, for I am faint. Yahweh, heal me, for my bones are troubled.

3

My soul is also in great anguish. But you, Yahweh—how long?

4

Return, Yahweh. Deliver my soul, and save me for your loving kindness’ sake.

5

For in death there is no memory of you. In Sheol, 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 Yahweh has heard the voice of my weeping.

9

Yahweh has heard my supplication. Yahweh accepts my prayer.

10

May all my enemies be ashamed and dismayed. They shall turn back, they shall be disgraced suddenly.