¹ For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments, upon the eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm by David. Yahweh, don't rebuke me in your anger, neither discipline me in your wrath.

     ² Have mercy on me, Yahweh, for I am faint. Yahweh, heal me, for my bones are troubled.

     ³ My soul is also in great anguish. But you, Yahweh--how long?

     ⁴ Return, Yahweh. Deliver my soul, and save me for your loving kindness' sake.

     ⁵ For in death there is no memory of you. In Sheol, who shall give you thanks?

     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.

     ⁸ Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, for Yahweh has heard the voice of my weeping.

     ⁹ Yahweh has heard my supplication. Yahweh accepts my prayer.

     ¹⁰ May all my enemies be ashamed and dismayed. They shall turn back, they shall be disgraced suddenly.