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Lutheran reading notes

In Psalms chapter 6, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.

Theme: Wisdom, prayer, and faithful living Key people: Wise figures Key place: Israel Liturgical use: Wisdom lections
1 [To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.] O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. {chief...: or, overseer} {Sheminith: or, the eighth}
Psalms 6:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
2 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I {am} weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
Psalms 6:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
3 My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long?
Psalms 6:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
4 Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies' sake.
Psalms 6:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
5 For in death {there is} no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?
Psalms 6:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
6 I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears. {all...: or, every night}
Psalms 6:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
7 Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.
Psalms 6:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.
Psalms 6:8 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
9 The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.
Psalms 6:9 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
10 Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return {and} be ashamed suddenly.
Psalms 6:10 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.