(David) Return, O LORD (Y@hovah), rescue my soul; Save me because of Your lovingkindness. Psalm 6:4
Lost in fear, distrust and regret, my soul pleads for a rekindled cognizance of Your presence and a renewed confidence in Your faithfulness.
(David fearing death) For there is no mention of You in death; In Sheol (eternal place of exile from God) who will give You thanks? Psalm 6:5
It is futile to bargain with God. His wise decisions are based on His character and His promises, not on what we can render to Him.
(David) I am worn out from groaning; all night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. Psalm 6:6
When circumstances seem impossible, when all signs of grace in you seem at their lowest ebb, when temptation is fiercest, when love and joy and hope seem well-nigh extinguished in your heart, then rest, without feeling and without emotion, in the Father's faithfulness. D. Tryon
(David) My eyes grow weak with sorrow (anger, grief, frustration); they fail because of all my foes. Psalm 6:7
.do not let despair saddle you and ride you. Charles Haddon Spurgeon, 1834-92, British Reformed Baptist, highly influential amongst Christians of different denominations
Away from me, all you who do evil, for the LORD (Y@hovah) has heard my weeping. Psalm 6:8
Should we feel at times disheartened and discouraged; a simple movement of heart toward God will renew (us). He will give us at the moment the strength and courage that we need. Francois Fenelon, 1651-1715, French Roman Catholic theologian, poet and writer