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Psalms 6:1 net — For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments, according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David.…

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"For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments, according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger! Do not discipline me in your raging fury!"

— Psalms 6:1, NET Bible

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Psalms 6 — Context

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For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments, according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger! Do not discipline me in your raging fury!

2

Have mercy on me, LORD, for I am frail! Heal me, LORD, for my bones are shaking!

3

I am absolutely terrified, and you, LORD– how long will this continue?

4

Relent, LORD, rescue me! Deliver me because of your faithfulness!

Psalms 6:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 6:1 say?
Psalms 6:1 in the NET Bible reads: “For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments, according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger! Do not discipline me in your raging fury!”
Where is Psalms 6:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 6:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 6, verse 1.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 6:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 6:1 in?
Psalms 6:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 6:1?
Psalms 6:1 reads (NET): “For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments, according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger! Do not discipline me in your raging fury!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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