To the director,[26] with stringed instruments, on the sheminith.[27] A song of David.[28]
<1> Lord, don't punish me.
Don't correct me when you are so angry.
<2> Lord, be kind to me.
I am sick and weak.
Heal me, Lord!
My bones are shaking.
<3> I am trembling all over.
Lord, how long until you heal me?[29]<4> Lord, come back and make me strong again.
You are so loyal and kind, so save me.
<5> The dead in their graves do nothing
to help others remember you.
Those in the place of death
don't praise you.
So heal me!
<6> Lord, I am so weak.
I cried to you all night.
My pillow is soaked,
my bed is dripping wet from my tears.
<7> My enemies have given me such grief
that my eyes are worn out from crying.
<8> Go away, you wicked people,
because the Lord has heard my cries.
<9> The Lord has heard my request for mercy.
The Lord has accepted my prayer.
<10> All my enemies will be filled
with fear and shame.
They will be sorry when disgrace
suddenly comes upon them.
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