Psalm 6

1. In verse 1, David is not asking to avoid punishment. Instead, he is showing a knowledge of how intense punishment from God can be. David is simply asking for a combination of God’s discipline with His mercy.

2. According to several sources, David’s mention of “bones” in verse 2 (and “eye” in verse 7) may mean that he was suffering physically because of his distress. More likely, though, he was using a common Hebrew language tool; using parts of the body to represent the whole. David, most likely, is simply saying that he is suffering greatly.

3. Verse 3 ends with one of the great cries of the Bible: “How long?” Sometimes when we suffer, we forget that God continues to work in His time. It may seem long to us, but God has perfect timing…always.

4. Verses 6-7 show the depth of David’s suffering. Many have felt this way and have cried to God. Verse 6 also shows obvious use of hyperbole; proving the Bible uses figures of speech. This is important to note in Bible study.

5. In verse 8, David comes to the realization that God has heard his prayer. This causes him to attain great confidence; enough to tell his enemies to leave. With God on our side, we should not be afraid.