Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version My soul is in deep anguish. How long, LORD, how long? New Living Translation I am sick at heart. How long, O LORD, until you restore me? English Standard Version My soul also is greatly troubled. But you, O LORD—how long? Berean Standard Bible My soul is deeply distressed. How long, O LORD, how long? King James Bible My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long? New King James Version My soul also is greatly troubled; But You, O LORD—how long? New American Standard Bible And my soul is greatly horrified; But You, LORD—how long? NASB 1995 And my soul is greatly dismayed; But You, O LORD— how long? NASB 1977 And my soul is greatly dismayed; But Thou, O LORD—how long? Legacy Standard Bible And my soul is greatly dismayed; But You, O Yahweh—how long? Amplified Bible My soul [as well as my body] is greatly dismayed. But as for You, O LORD—how long [until You act on my behalf]? Christian Standard Bible my whole being is shaken with terror. And you, LORD—how long? Holman Christian Standard Bible my whole being is shaken with terror. And You, LORD—how long? American Standard Version My soul also is sore troubled: And thou, O Jehovah, how long? Contemporary English Version and I am in deep distress. How long will it be? English Revised Version My soul also is sore vexed: and thou, O LORD, how long? GOD'S WORD® Translation My soul has been deeply shaken with terror. But you, O LORD, how long...? Good News Translation and my whole being is deeply troubled. How long, O LORD, will you wait to help me? International Standard Version And my soul is deeply distressed. But you, LORD, how long do I wait? Majority Standard Bible My soul is deeply distressed. How long, O LORD, how long? NET Bible I am absolutely terrified, and you, LORD--how long will this continue? New Heart English Bible And my soul is greatly troubled. But you, LORD, how long? Webster's Bible Translation My soul is also greatly disquieted: but thou, O LORD, how long? World English Bible My soul is also in great anguish. But you, Yahweh—how long? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd my soul has been troubled greatly, "" And You, O YHWH, until when? Young's Literal Translation And my soul hath been troubled greatly, And Thou, O Jehovah, till when? Smith's Literal Translation My soul trembled exceedingly: and thou, O Jehovah, how long? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd my soul is troubled exceedingly: but thou, O Lord, how long? Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible My soul too is shuddering greatly— and you, LORD, how long. . .? New Revised Standard Version My soul also is struck with terror, while you, O LORD—how long? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMy soul is also troubled exceedingly but thou, O LORD, how long? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated My soul is very troubled, and you, LORD JEHOVAH, how long? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917My soul also is sore affrighted; And Thou, O LORD, how long? Brenton Septuagint Translation My soul also is grievously vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Do not Rebuke Me in Your Anger…2Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am frail; heal me, O LORD, for my bones are in agony. 3My soul is deeply distressed. How long, O LORD, how long? 4Turn, O LORD, and deliver my soul; save me because of Your loving devotion.… Cross References Matthew 26:38 Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.” John 12:27 Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour. Mark 14:34 Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.” Luke 22:44 And in His anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground. 2 Corinthians 1:8 We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. Hebrews 5:7 During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence. Romans 8:26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. Philippians 2:26-27 For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill. / He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow. 2 Timothy 4:6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. Isaiah 38:14 I chirp like a swallow or crane; I moan like a dove. My eyes grow weak as I look upward. O Lord, I am oppressed; be my security.” Job 7:3-4 So I am allotted months of futility, and nights of misery are appointed to me. / When I lie down I think: ‘When will I get up?’ But the night drags on, and I toss and turn until dawn. Job 10:1 “I loathe my own life; I will express my complaint and speak in the bitterness of my soul. Job 30:27 I am churning within and cannot rest; days of affliction confront me. Jeremiah 45:3 You have said, ‘Woe is me because the LORD has added sorrow to my pain! I am worn out with groaning and have found no rest.’” Treasury of Scripture My soul is also sore vexed: but you, O LORD, how long? My Psalm 22:14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels. Psalm 31:9,10 Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly… Psalm 38:8 I am feeble and sore broken: I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my heart. how Psalm 13:1,2 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? … Psalm 77:7 Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more? Psalm 90:13 Return, O LORD, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants. Jump to Previous Affrighted Anguish Bitter Dismayed Disquieted Exceedingly Great Greatly Sore Sorely Soul Trembleth Trouble Troubled VexedJump to Next Affrighted Anguish Bitter Dismayed Disquieted Exceedingly Great Greatly Sore Sorely Soul Trembleth Trouble Troubled VexedPsalm 6 1. David's complaint in his sickness8. He triumphs over his enemies My soul is deeply distressed. This phrase reflects a profound emotional and spiritual turmoil. The psalmist, traditionally understood to be David, expresses a deep sense of anguish. In the Hebrew context, the "soul" (nephesh) encompasses the entire being, indicating that this distress affects every aspect of the psalmist's life. This mirrors other biblical instances where individuals experience deep sorrow, such as Hannah in 1 Samuel 1:10 and Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:38). The distress could be due to personal sin, external persecution, or a sense of divine abandonment, all common themes in the Psalms. This expression of deep distress is a reminder of the human condition and the need for divine intervention. How long, O LORD, how long? Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of this Psalm, David is expressing his deep emotional turmoil and seeking God's intervention. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, whom David is addressing in his plea for relief and deliverance. 3. Distress The emotional and spiritual state of David, indicating a period of intense suffering or trial. 4. Israel The broader context of the Psalm is within the life and struggles of the nation of Israel, often reflecting communal as well as individual lament. 5. Prayer The act of communicating with God, which is central to this Psalm as David pours out his heart in supplication. Teaching Points The Reality of DistressAcknowledge that even the most faithful believers, like David, experience deep emotional and spiritual distress. It is a part of the human condition and the journey of faith. Crying Out to God Encourage believers to bring their honest emotions and questions before God. David's example shows that God welcomes our cries for help and our questions about His timing. Trust in God's Timing While the question "How long?" reflects impatience and longing for relief, it also demonstrates a trust that God will act in His perfect timing. The Role of Lament in Faith Lament is a biblical practice that allows believers to express sorrow and seek God's presence in the midst of suffering. It is a vital part of a healthy spiritual life. Hope in God's Deliverance Despite the distress, there is an underlying hope that God will deliver and restore. This hope is rooted in God's character and past faithfulness.(3) But thou, O Lord, how long?--Comp. Psalm 90:13. This is "belief in unbelief." Domine quousque was Calvin's motto. The most intense grief, it was said, could never extract from him another word. In its national form this faith amid despair is shown in Zechariah 1:12. (Comp Revelation 6:10.)Verse 3. - My soul is also sore vexed. It is not, however, the body alone which suffers; the soul also is vexed, and vexed greatly (מְאֹד). Clearly the main emphasis is intended to be laid on the mental suffering. But thou, O Lord, how long! We may fill up the ellipse in various ways: "How long wilt thou look on?" "How long wilt thou hide thyself?" "How long wilt thou be angry?" (see Psalm 34:17; Psalm 79:5; Psalm 89:46). Or again, "How long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear?" (Habakkuk 1:2). The cry is that of one wearied out with long suffering (comp. Psalm 90:13). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew My soulוְ֭נַפְשִׁי (wə·nap̄·šî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion is deeply distressed. נִבְהֲלָ֣ה (niḇ·hă·lāh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 926: To tremble inwardly, be, alarmed, agitated, to hasten anxiously How long, עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while O וְאַתָּ֥ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you LORD, יְ֝הוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel how long? מָתָֽי׃ (mā·ṯāy) Interrogative Strong's 4970: Extent, when Links Psalm 6:3 NIVPsalm 6:3 NLT Psalm 6:3 ESV Psalm 6:3 NASB Psalm 6:3 KJV Psalm 6:3 BibleApps.com Psalm 6:3 Biblia Paralela Psalm 6:3 Chinese Bible Psalm 6:3 French Bible Psalm 6:3 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 6:3 My soul is also in great anguish (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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