Psalm 6
O Lord, How Long?
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David's Prayer for Healing
O Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger,
or discipline me in your wrath.
Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am suffering;
O Lord, heal me, for my bones are shaking with terror.
My soul also is struck with terror,
while you, O Lord—how long?
Turn, O Lord, save my life;
deliver me for the sake of your steadfast love.
For in death there is no remembrance of you;
in the morgue who can give you praise?
I am weary with my moaning;
every night I flood my bed with tears;
I drench my couch with my weeping.
My eyes waste away because of grief;
they grow weak because of [this virus].
Depart from me, all you evil [pandemics],
for the Lord has heard the sound of my weeping.
The Lord has heard my plea;
the Lord accepts my prayer.
All [diseases] shall be ashamed and struck with terror;
they shall turn back, and in a moment be put to flight.
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Lord I am worn out with waiting.
Turn my tears into shouts of joy.
Turn back this virus, and put it to flight.
Save my life.