Psalm 6, side by side
Two versions of the same chapter. Each row is one verse, so you can see how the wording changes.
1For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments, according to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath.
1O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
2Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am frail; heal me, O LORD, for my bones are in agony.
2Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
3My soul is deeply distressed. How long, O LORD, how long?
3My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long?
4Turn, O LORD, and deliver my soul; save me because of Your loving devotion.
4Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies’ sake.
5For there is no mention of You in death; who can praise You from Sheol?
5For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?
6I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears.
6I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.
7My eyes fail from grief; they grow dim because of all my foes.
7Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.
8Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, for the LORD has heard my weeping.
8Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.
9The LORD has heard my cry for mercy; the LORD accepts my prayer.
9The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.
10All my enemies will be ashamed and dismayed; they will turn back in sudden disgrace.
10Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly.
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