Psalms 6:7
I have laboured in my groanings, every night I will wash my bed: I will water my couch with my tears.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.
In Context
6For there is no one in death, that is mindful of thee: and who shall confess to thee in hell?
8My eye is troubled through indignation: I have grown old amongst all my enemies.
Cross References
Job 7:3So I also have had empty months, and have numbered to myself wearisome nights.
Psalms 31:9And thou hast not shut me up in the hands of the enemy: thou hast set my feet in a spacious place.
Psalms 38:10Lord, all my desire is before thee, and my groaning is not hidden from thee.
Psalms 88:9Thou hast put away my acquaintance far from me: they have set me an abomination to themselves. I was delivered up, and came not forth:
Lamentations 5:17Therefore is our heart sorrowful, therefore are our eyes become dim,
Matthew Henry on Psalms 6:2-8
David's Complaints. 1 O Lord , rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. 2 Have mercy upon me, O Lord ; for I am weak: O Lord , heal me; for my bones are vexed. 3 My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O Lord , how long? 4 Return, O Lord , deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies' sake. 5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks? 6 I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears. 7 Mine… Read the whole commentary →