1 For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments, set to the Sheminith. A Psalm of David. O Jehovah, rebuke me not in thine anger, Neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To the chief Musician H5329 (נָצַח) — properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music); to be permanent
- on Neginoth H5058 (נְגִינָה) — properly, instrumental music; by implication, a stringed instrument; by extension, a poem set to music; specifically, an epigram
- upon Sheminith H8067 (שְׁמִינִית) — probably an eight-stringed lyre
- A Psalm H4210 (מִזְמוֹר) — properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- rebuke H3198 (יָכַח) — to be right (i.e. correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict
- me not in thine anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- neither chasten H3256 (יָסַר) — to chastise, literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words); hence, to instruct
- me in thy hot displeasure H2534 (חֵמָה) — heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
2 Have mercy upon me, O Jehovah; for I am withered away: O Jehovah, heal me; for my bones are troubled.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Have mercy H2603 (חָנַן) — properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)
- upon me, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- weak H536 (אֻמְלַל) — sick
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- heal H7495 (רָפָא) — properly, to mend (by stitching), i.e. (figuratively) to cure
- me; for my bones H6106 (עֶצֶם) — a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e. (as pron.) selfsame
- are vexed H926 (בָּהַל) — to tremble inwardly (or palpitate), i.e. (figuratively) be (causative, make) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated; by implication to hasten anxiously
3 My soul also is sore troubled: And thou, O Jehovah, how long?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- is also sore H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- vexed H926 (בָּהַל) — to tremble inwardly (or palpitate), i.e. (figuratively) be (causative, make) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated; by implication to hasten anxiously
- but thou, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
4 Return, O Jehovah, deliver my soul: Save me for thy lovingkindness’ sake.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- deliver H2502 (חָלַץ) — to pull off; hence (intensively) to strip, (reflex.) to depart; by implication, to deliver, equip (for fight); present, strengthen
- my soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- oh save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- me for thy mercies’ H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee: In Sheol who shall give thee thanks?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For in death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- no remembrance H2143 (זֵכֶר) — a memento, abstractly recollection (rarely if ever); by implication, commemoration
- of thee: in the grave H7585 (שְׁאוֹל) — hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates
- who shall give thee thanks H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
6 I am weary with my groaning; Every night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I am weary H3021 (יָגַע) — properly, to gasp; hence, to be exhausted, to tire, to toil
- with my groaning H585 (אֲנָחָה) — sighing
- all the night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- make I my bed H4296 (מִטָּה) — a bed (as extended) for sleeping or eating; by analogy, a sofa, litter or bier
- to swim H7811 (שָׂחָה) — to swim; causatively, to inundate
- I water H4529 (מָסָה) — to dissolve
- my couch H6210 (עֶרֶשׂ) — a couch (properly, with a canopy)
- with my tears H1832 (דִּמְעָה) — weeping
7 Mine eye wasteth away because of grief; It waxeth old because of all mine adversaries.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Mine eye H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- is consumed H6244 (עָשֵׁשׁ) — probably to shrink, i.e. fail
- because of grief H3708 (כַּעַס) — vexation
- it waxeth old H6275 (עָתַק) — to remove (intransitive or transitive) figuratively, to grow old; specifically, to transcribe
- because of all mine enemies H6887 (צָרַר) — to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive
8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; For Jehovah hath heard the voice of my weeping.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Depart H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from me, all ye workers H6466 (פָּעַל) — to do or make (systematically and habitually), especially to practise
- of iniquity H205 (אָוֶן) — strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol
- for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of my weeping H1065 (בְּכִי) — a weeping; by analogy, a dripping
9 Jehovah hath heard my supplication; Jehovah will receive my prayer.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- my supplication H8467 (תְּחִנָּה) — graciousness; causatively, entreaty
- will receive H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- my prayer H8605 (תְּפִלָּה) — intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
10 All mine enemies shall be put to shame and sore troubled: They shall turn back, they shall be put to shame suddenly.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let all mine enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- be ashamed H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
- and sore H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- vexed H926 (בָּהַל) — to tremble inwardly (or palpitate), i.e. (figuratively) be (causative, make) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated; by implication to hasten anxiously
- let them return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- suddenly H7281 (רֶגַע) — a wink (of the eyes), i.e. a very short space of time