>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/6?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#07706::c07706) | [Bible Hub](https://biblehub.com/psalms/6.htm) | [Inline JST](https://scripturetoolbox.com/html/ic/Psalms/6.html) | [Strong's](https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/psa/6/1/ss1/) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>This chapter is a psalm written by David, who is speaking to God, expressing his personal anguish and seeking divine mercy and help, likely in a time of distress and opposition from his enemies. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>The writer is asking God for help because they feel very sad and tired. They are happy because they know God listens to their prayers. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>The writer pleads with God not to be angry with them and asks for mercy and healing due to their deep sorrow and weakness. They express their exhaustion from weeping and are comforted by the assurance that God has heard their cries and will answer their prayers. The writer also anticipates that their enemies will be ashamed because of God's protection and deliverance. > >#Gospel/Mercy #Gospel/Prayer #Gospel/Deliverance ###### 1 1 O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. ###### 2 2 Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed. ###### 3 3 My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long? ###### 4 4 Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies' sake. ###### 5 5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks? ###### 6 6 I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears. ###### 7 7 Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies. ###### 8 8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping. ###### 9 9 The Lord hath heard my supplication; the Lord will receive my prayer. ###### 10 10 Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly.