Holy Scripture

Psalms 6:7

A church father on this verse
“Our life is a struggle, and our existence beset with countless foes who prove to be stronger when we fall into sin. Hence we should do everything to escape their clutches and never come to terms with them; this, after all, is the surest path to insecurity. Paul touches on the horde of those enemies in saying, "Our wre…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — COMMENTARY ON THE PSALMS 6:5

Source: Septuagint

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7I am wearied with my groaning; I shall wash my bed every night; I shall water my couch with my tears.

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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?

— Psalms 6:7 —

8Mine eye is troubled because of my wrath; I am worn out because of all my enemies.

9Depart from me, all ye that work iniquity; For the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping.

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