A Cry for Mercy Under God’s Chastening (Psalm 6) | Matthew Poole
Deep Dive into Matthew Poole’s Commentary on the Holy Bible, Volumes 1–3 - Psalm 6Psalm 6 is a deeply personal lament by King David, traditionally composed to be performed with a high-pitched musical accompaniment known as the Sheminith. The sources suggest that the psalm was written during a time of profound crisis, where David suffered from a grievous physical disease compounded by the weight of a troubled conscience. He recognizes his suffering as a potential rebuke for his sins and pleads for God to discipline him with gentleness and mercy rather than hot displeasure or strict…
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