Bibelkommentare

Ps 6:1-10.

On Neginoth (See on

Ps 4:1,

title) upon Sheminith--the eighth--an instrument for the eighth key; or, more probably, the bass, as it is contrasted with Alamoth (the treble,

Ps 46:1)

in

1Ch 15:20, 21.

In deep affliction the Psalmist appeals to God's mercy for relief from chastisement, which otherwise must destroy him, and thus disable him for God's service. Sure of a gracious answer, he triumphantly rebukes his foes.

1. He owns his ill desert in begging a relief from chastisement.

2. I am weak--as a culled plant

(Isa 24:4).

my bones--the very frame.

are vexed--

(Ps 2:5)

--shaken with fear.

3. how long?--shall this be so (compare

Ps 79:5).

but--or, "and."

thou--The sentence is incomplete as expressive of strong emotion.

4. Return--that is, to my relief; or, "turn," as now having His face averted.

for thy mercies' sake--to illustrate Thy mercy.

5. (Compare

Ps 115:17, 18; Isa 38:18).

There is no incredulity as to a future state. The contrast is between this scene of life, and the grave or Sheol, the unseen world of the dead.

give . . . thanks--or, "praise for mercies."

6. By a strong figure the abundance as well as intensity of grief is depicted.

7. consumed--or, "has failed," denoting general debility

(Ps 13:3; 38:10).

waxeth old--or, "dim."

grief--mingled with indignation.

8, 9. Assured of God's hearing, he suddenly defies his enemies by an address indicating that he no longer fears them.