Some Thoughts on Psalm 6
Posted: Thursday, February 18, 2010
by Marijo Phelps
Psalm 6 (New King James Version)
1 O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure.
This verse is a possible rule of thumb for disciplining children or for interpersonal relationships. The Lord is righteous, therefore, He must have just reason to be angry with the Psalmist
*Humble approach, confessing the truth “I am weak" for my body is “trembling, fearful, “thrust out" (Strong’s)
3 My *soul also is greatly troubled; but You, O LORD—how long?
*His living part (breathing)
4 Return, O LORD, deliver me! Oh, save me for Your mercies’ sake!
Don’t save me because of me but because you are merciful
5 For in death there is no remembrance of You; in the grave who will give You thanks?
If I am dead I cannot praise, worship or fellowship with Thee
6 I am weary with my groaning; all night I make my bed swim; I drench my couch with my tears.
Was he crying out in prayer or just crying?
7 My eye wastes away because of grief; it grows old because of all my enemies.
His enemies wear him out….
8 Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity; for the LORD has heard the voice of my weeping.
Assurance
9 The LORD has heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.
Confidence in God’s hearing and receiving his prayer
10 Let all my enemies be *ashamed and greatly troubled; let them turn back and be ashamed suddenly.
*confounded, confused, delayed, dry, ashamed (Strong’s) without God they will be *ashamed, etc.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, your Word is so rich and full. May I soak in it until I understand. May your Holy Spirit help me see things that never jumped off the pages before but do now. Thank you for inspiring the writers across the miles and over the years. And it still comes alive for me, today! AMEN
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Marijo Phelps,saved by Jesus grace in 1974, from 9 years atheism into His loving arms. She is wanting to spread the good news about His redemptive plan for our lives through written media. Her name is pronounced Mary Jo. She was an RN for 23+ years, missionary with YWAM,statistical analyst for Every Home for Christ 9 years. Her first poem published when she was four years old. (her mom had much to do with that!) She has been writing ever since.
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
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Top-level comments on this article: (6 total)Reading the scriptures is always enlightening. Thank you for sharing.Thanks Bob and Welcome to Searchwarp...
Well written piece. I agree with you, I too think it is a great Psalms for interpersonal relationships.Thank you Linda! You are a very great encouragement to me - we have a white out and SNOW today - enjoy Lodi!!! Marijo
I understand the need to post articles, but we have enough of the Bible. I would like to see you give you own take on the Bible and not just plagiarize it.Eric, I did give my own take (the italics) and there are many many articles posted on Searchwarp (by me even) that have a variety of topics (humor, poetry, pets, health issues for people and pets, recipes, stories of mountain climbing and hiking in the woods, stories of the time I almost drowned etc.) and I hope you might find some of those that you'd enjoy. Welcome to Searchwarp.
Not really a religious man.Welcome to Searchwarp Dave - there are a great variety or articles on this site - you can see some of the list on the home page over to the write under more cool stuff - articles by category.
The Article gives a nice feeling for us to get inspired.Thanks so much for your kind comments and Welcome to Searchwarp!
I find this article inspiring and faith-strengthening. keep writing articles like this. God Bless!TerenceThanks Terrance - check out some others I have written too...if you have time.
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