Psalm 6

Ps 6:1-7 David's Complaints

To the chief musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, a Psalm sung of David.
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 eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.

These verses speak 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 people who heap up wrath who cry not when God binds them; but those who are getting ready for mercy who, under God's rebukes, sow in tears, as David does here.
Ps 6:8-10

Confidence in God

8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping. 9 The Lord hath heard my supplication; the Lord will receive my prayer. 10 Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly.

What a sudden change is here for the better! He that was groaning, and weeping, and giving up all for gone (v. 6, 7), here he looks and speaks very pleasantly. Having made his requests known to God, and lodged his case with him, he is very confident the issues will be good and his sorrow is turned into joy.

Real men learn to make their requests known to God and rest not on personal accomplishments – Good or Bad. They learn to trust in Gods great mercy, which is fresh every day.

Bro Luis Morga