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Psalm 6:1 KJV
Psalms · chapter 6 · verse 1
To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.Psalm 6:1 · King James Version
Psalm 6:1 in context
1O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
2Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
3My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long?
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- chastenyâçarto chastise, literally or figurativelyH3256 →
- rebukeyâkachto be rightH3198 →
- angerʼaphproperly, the nose or nostrilH639 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
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These verses speak the language of a heart truly humbled under humbling providences, of a broken and contrite spirit under great afflictions, sent on purpose to awaken conscience and mortify corruption. Those heap up wrath who cry not when God binds them;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-7