| Chapter text (World English Bible version) |  |
| A Psalm of king David about the troubles of life and personal feelings at such times. | |
1 LORD, don’t rebuke me in your anger, neither discipline me in your wrath. 2 Have mercy on me, LORD, for I am faint. LORD, heal me, for my bones are troubled. | What does the psalmist ask the Lord not to do in anger? |
3 My soul is also in great anguish. But you, LORD—how long? 4 Return, LORD. Deliver my soul, and save me for your loving kindness’ sake. | What does the psalmist ask God to do because of His unfailing love? |
5 For in death there is no memory of you. In Sheol,* who shall give you thanks? * Sheol is the place of the dead. | Why does the psalmist say he cannot praise God if he is dead? |
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. | How does the psalmist describe his suffering and weeping? |
8 Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, for the LORD has heard the voice of my weeping. 9 The LORD has heard my supplication. The LORD accepts my prayer. | What assurance does the psalmist have that the Lord has heard his prayer? |
10 May all my enemies be ashamed and dismayed. They shall turn back, they shall be disgraced suddenly. | What does the psalmist say will happen to his enemies? |
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