Psalm 6

Holy One, do not test me in anger,

do not purify me with the heat of your fury.

Have mercy, Holy One, I am weak.

Heal me, Holy One, I ache to the bone

and my soul is greatly troubled.

Holy One, when?

Repent, O Holy One, deliver my soul.

In your kindness, save me.

The dead can not testify to your deeds.

Who could give thanks to you among the dead?

Weary, sighing, I meditate upon my bed

throughout the night

my mattress is soaked with wasted tears.

In my mind's eye I am provoked by images of my struggles

Turn my iniquities away from me …

The Holy One has heard my weeping,

the Living One has heard my plea.

Holy One, you have accepted my prayer.

In a moment you turn back my enemies, shame and trouble!