Tag Archives: Psalm 6

20180830

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Jefferson Vann

Psalms 6:2 Demonstrate your grace to me, Yahveh, because I am depressed; heal me, Yahveh, because my bones keep shaking; The psalmist doesn’t pretend to be a perfect example of spirituality. He is depressed and afraid, and boldly tells God … Continue reading →

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20180829

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Jefferson Vann

Psalms 6:1 Yahveh, do not respond to me with your anger; do not discipline me with your wrath. The psalmist knows the anger and wrath of his enemies. But he fears the anger and wrath of his God. He knows … Continue reading →

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what really matters

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 6 These are the words of a man who has some painful sickness, and fears that he will die from it.  Job was confident that his sickness was not a judgment of God, but this psalmist (David, according to … Continue reading →

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a rock and a hard place

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 6.  David is suffering between a rock (apparently an illness from which he needs healing (2)) and a hard place (his enemies gloating over his misfortune).  He does not want to die for two reasons. First, the state of … Continue reading →

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