Psalm 6

Scripture: Prayerfully read the passage below.

Observation: Write out at least 10 observations, even basic ones, so that you can summarize the original message given to the original audience.

Application: Listen to the Holy Spirit and ask for ONE application you can glean for today.

Prayer: Write out a prayer, asking God to provide insight and to help you apply His truth in your life today.

 

This week, we will traverse several psalms of penitence, focusing on our need to regularly repent of sin and turn back to God. He is a forgiving, compassionate Father.

6:1 Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger
    or discipline me in your wrath.
² Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint;
    heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony.
³ My soul is in deep anguish.
    How long, Lord, how long?

⁴ Turn, Lord, and deliver me;
    save me because of your unfailing love.
⁵ Among the dead no one proclaims your name.
    Who praises you from the grave?

⁶ I am worn out from my groaning.

All night long I flood my bed with weeping
    and drench my couch with tears.
⁷ My eyes grow weak with sorrow;
    they fail because of all my foes.

⁸ Away from me, all you who do evil,
    for the Lord has heard my weeping.
⁹ The Lord has heard my cry for mercy;
    the Lord accepts my prayer.
¹⁰ All my enemies will be overwhelmed with shame and anguish;
    they will turn back and suddenly be put to shame.