Psalms 6:4
Return, Lord. Deliver my soul,and save me for your loving kindness' sake.
New Heart English Bible
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 25:7Do not remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions.Remember me according to your loving kindness,for your goodness' sake, Lord.TET
Psalms 74:10How long, God, shall the adversary reproach?Shall the enemy blaspheme your name forever?
Psalms 79:8Do not 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 name of the Lord:"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 →