Psalms 6:4
Return, LORD. Deliver my soul, and save me for your loving kindness’ sake.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies’ sake.
In Context
3My soul is also in great anguish. But you, LORD—how long?
5For in death there is no memory of you. In Sheol, who shall give you thanks?
Cross References
Psalms 17:13Arise, LORD, confront him. Cast him down. Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword,
Psalms 25:7Don’t remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions. Remember me according to your loving kindness, for your goodness’ sake, LORD.
Psalms 74:10How long, God, shall the adversary reproach? Shall the enemy blaspheme your name forever?
Psalms 79:8Don’t hold the iniquities of our forefathers against us. Let your tender mercies speedily meet us, for we are in desperate need.
Psalms 86:13For your loving kindness is great toward me. You have delivered my soul from the lowest Sheol.
Psalms 116:4Then I called on the LORD’s name: “LORD, I beg you, deliver my soul.”
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 →