1 O LORD, do not rebuke me,
nor in your wrath chastise;
in mercy spare my body:
my soul in anguish cries.

2 But turn, O LORD, and save me:
your faithful love I claim;
if I am left to perish,
how shall I praise your name?

3 I'm wearied with my groaning,
my eyes are blind with tears,
depression overwhelms me
and magnifies my fears.

4 Away, you powers of evil!
The LORD knows my despair,
the LORD has heard my pleading,
the LORD accepts my prayer.

5 My enemies frustrated,
ashamed at their defeat,
shall turn back in confusion
and suddenly retreat.

Psalm 6, David G. Preston
© D.G. Preston/Jubilate Hymns
7 6 7 6 Iambic

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