Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, April 28th, 2024
the Fifth Sunday after Easter
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New Century Version

Psalms 6

A Prayer for Mercy in Troubled Times

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Upon the sheminith. A psalm of David.

1 Lord, don't correct me when you are angry;
    don't punish me when you are very angry.
2 Lord, have mercy on me because I am weak.
    Heal me, Lord, because my bones ache.
3 I am very upset.
    Lord, how long will it be?

4 Lord, return and save me;
    save me because of your kindness.
5 Dead people don't remember you;
    those in the grave don't praise you.

6 I am tired of crying to you.
    Every night my bed is wet with tears;
    my bed is soaked from my crying.
7 My eyes are weak from so much crying;
    they are weak from crying about my enemies.

8 Get away from me, all you who do evil,
    because the Lord has heard my crying.
9 The Lord has heard my cry for help;
    the Lord will answer my prayer.
10 All my enemies will be ashamed and troubled.
    They will turn and suddenly leave in shame.

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