1For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments, set to the Sheminith. A Psalm of David. O Yehovah, do not rebuke me in your anger, Nor chasten me in your hot displeasure.
2Have mercy upon me, O Yehovah; for I am withered away: O Yehovah, heal me; for my bones are troubled.
3My soul also is greatly troubled: And you, O Yehovah, how long?
4Return, O Yehovah, deliver my soul: Save me for your lovingkindness’ sake.
5For in death there is no remembrance of you: In Sheol who shall give you thanks?
6I am weary with my groaning; Every night I make my bed swim; I water my couch with my tears.
7My eye wastes away because of grief; It grows old because of all my adversaries.
8Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity; For Yehovah has heard the voice of my weeping.
9Yehovah has heard my supplication; Yehovah will receive my prayer.
10All my enemies shall be put to shame and greatly troubled: They shall turn back, they shall be put to shame suddenly.