Holy Scripture
Psalms 6:4
A church father on this verse
“Treat me lovingly, not because I am worthy but because it becomes you to grant me this, such as I am.… Let this happen completely and quickly, since it becomes you to grant such a thing, merciful as you are, and to be ever mindful of me as a recipient of your kindness.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
4My soul also is grievously vexed: But thou, O Lord, how long?
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In context
2O Lord, rebuke me not in thy wrath, Neither chasten me in thine anger.
3Pity me, O Lord; for I am weak: Heal me, O Lord; for my bones are vexed.
— Psalms 6:4 —
5Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: Save me for thy mercy’s sake.
6For in death no man remembers thee: And who will give thee thanks in Hades?