Psalms 6:1

"Psalm 6 For the director of music. With stringed instruments.

“Psalm 6 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. According to sheminith. A psalm of David. O Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath.”

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Psalms 5:12

For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.

Psalms 6:2

Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am faint; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are in agony.

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“The Word Became FleshIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

— John 1:1

What is this verse about?

Psalms 6:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms. This verse comes from chapter 6, which can be read in full at the Psalms chapter 6 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.

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Related verses

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2 Timothy 1:7

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Proverbs 3:11

My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke,

Proverbs 3:12

because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.

Ephesians 4:8

This is why it says: “When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to men.”

Hebrews 11:22

By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions about his bones.

1 Corinthians 9:25

Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

1 Timothy 4:8

For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

A short prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth revealed in Psalms 6:1. Open my heart to receive Your Word and transform my life. Help me apply this Scripture faithfully and share its hope with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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"Psalm 6 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. According to sheminith. A psalm of David. O Lord, do not r..." — Psalms 6:1 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations. The original biblical context enriches our understanding of how this verse applies today.

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