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Psalm Ps. 6. An individual lament from David. It describes a person whose hard circumstances have led him to see his sins and to repent. Thus, it is often considered one of the “penitential” Psalms (compare Psalms 32; 38; 51; 130; 143).
Ps. 6:1–5 These verses describe a life-threatening situation, such as a sickness. The situation has arisen from God’s displeasure at some particular sins. The psalm provides a way for people to properly express their concerns to God in such circumstances.
Ps. 6:4 for the sake of your steadfast love. Those who are repentant appeal to God’s love and mercy, and not to their own well-doing.
Ps. 6:5 If Sheol refers to the grave here, the idea is that the dead do not have the privilege of praising God in public worship.
Ps. 6:8 Depart from me, all you workers of evil seems to be spoken to those who would take advantage of the singer’s distress. But if the Lord has heard, then these enemies have no real power. See Luke 13:27.
Ps. 6:9 When the Lord hears the plea and prayer (vv. 1–5), he forgives.
Ps. 6:10 There is a reversal here: the singer’s bones and soul were troubled (vv. 2–3), but now the enemies will be greatly troubled.
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