Jehovah, O rebuke me not

Verse 1

Jehovah, O rebuke me not When thou shalt angry be; And in thine indignation hot, O do not chasten me;

Verse 2

O Lord, because that weak am I, Be gracious unto me: Jehovah, heal thou me, for why My bones they vexed be.

Verse 3

And vexed my soul is vehemently; But thou, Lord, how long space?

Verse 4

Return, O lord, my soul set free, O save me for thy grace.

Verse 5

For they who are in death, at all Of thee no memory have, With thinks confess to thee who shall That is within the grave?

Verse 6

I tired am with groaning cries, To swim I make my bead Through all the night; my couch likewise With tears I watered.

Verse 7

With grievous indignation Consumed are mine eyes: And they are old and dim become 'Mongst all mine enemies.

Verse 8

All ye that work iniquity Away from me be gone: Because the Lord hath heard the cry Of my complaining moan.

Verse 9

My humble suit for grace also Jehovah doth it hear: Jehovah will my prayer unto Vouchsafe a gracious ear.

Verse 10

Ashamed and vexed vehemently Be all mine enemies: Let them return, and suddenly Let them be shamed likewise.