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(0) For the leader. With stringed instruments. On sh’minit [low-pitched musical instruments?]. A psalm of David:

(1) Adonai, don’t rebuke me in your anger,
don’t discipline me in the heat of your fury.
(2) Be gracious to me, Adonai,
because I am withering away;
heal me, Adonai,
because my bones are shaking;

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Psalm 6[a]

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. According to sheminith.[b] A psalm of David.

Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger(A)
    or discipline me in your wrath.
Have mercy on me,(B) Lord, for I am faint;(C)
    heal me,(D) Lord, for my bones are in agony.(E)
My soul is in deep anguish.(F)
    How long,(G) Lord, how long?

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 6:1 In Hebrew texts 6:1-10 is numbered 6:2-11.
  2. Psalm 6:1 Title: Probably a musical term