1O LORD , rebuke me not in thine anger , neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure . 2Have mercy upon me, O LORD ; for I am weak : O LORD , heal me; for my bones are vexed . 3My soul is also sore vexed : but thou, O LORD , how long? 4Return , O LORD , deliver my soul : oh save me for thy mercies’ sake.
The Depth of Despair
5For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks ? 6I am weary with my groaning ; all the night make I my bed to swim ; I water my couch with my tears . 7Mine eye is consumed because of grief ; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies .
Confidence in Deliverance
8Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity ; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping . 9The LORD hath heard my supplication ; the LORD will receive my prayer . 10Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed : let them return and be ashamed suddenly .