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title: "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible -  Psalms 6"
description: "PSALM 6   :-. On Neginoth (See on  :-, title) upon Sheminith—the eighth—an instrument
for the eighth key; or, more probably, the bass, as it is contrasted"
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PSALM 6

. *On Neginoth* (See on , title) *upon Sheminith*—the eighth—an instrument
for the eighth key; or, more probably, the bass, as it is contrasted
with Alamoth (the treble, [Psalms 46:1](../../../kjv/psalms/46/1))
in [1 Chronicles 15:20](../../../kjv/1-chronicles/15/20); [1 Chronicles 15:21](../../../kjv/1-chronicles/15/21).
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
([Isaiah 24:4](../../../kjv/isaiah/24/4)).
**my bones**—the very
frame.
**are vexed**— ([Isaiah 24:4](../../../kjv/isaiah/24/4)) —shaken with fear.

**3. how long?**—shall this be so
(compare [Psalms 79:5](../../../kjv/psalms/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 [Psalms 115:17](../../../kjv/psalms/115/17);
[Psalms 115:18](../../../kjv/psalms/115/18); [Isaiah 38:18](../../../kjv/isaiah/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 ([Psalms 13:3](../../../kjv/psalms/13/3);
[Psalms 38:10](../../../kjv/psalms/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.

**10.** and knows they will be
disappointed and in their turn (compare ) be terror-stricken or confounded.

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