Psalms 6:7
My eye wastes away because of grief.It grows old because of all my adversaries.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.
In Context
6I am weary with my groaning.Every night I flood my bed.I drench my couch with my tears.
8Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity,for the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping.
Cross References
Job 7:3so am I made to possess months of misery,wearisome nights are appointed to me.
Psalms 31:9Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am in distress.My eye, my soul, and my body waste away with grief.
Psalms 38:10My heart throbs.My strength fails me.As for the light of my eyes, it has also left me.
Psalms 88:9My eyes are dim from grief.I have called on you daily, Lord.I have spread out my hands to you.
Lamentations 5:17For this our heart is faint;for these things our eyes grow 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 →