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Psalm 6:3–5

My soul is also sore evexed:

But thou, O Lord, fhow long?

ffReturn, O Lord, deliver my soul:

Oh save me for thy mercies’ sake.

gFor in death there is no remembrance of thee:

In the grave who shall give thee thanks?

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Psalm 6:3–5 — The New International Version (NIV)

My soul is in deep anguish.

How long, Lord, how long?

Turn, Lord, and deliver me;

save me because of your unfailing love.

Among the dead no one proclaims your name.

Who praises you from the grave?

Psalm 6:3–5 — English Standard Version (ESV)

My soul also is greatly troubled.

But you, O Lord—how long?

Turn, O Lord, deliver my life;

save me for the sake of your steadfast love.

For in death there is no remembrance of you;

in Sheol who will give you praise?

Psalm 6:3–5 — New Living Translation (NLT)

I am sick at heart.

How long, O Lord, until you restore me?

Return, O Lord, and rescue me.

Save me because of your unfailing love.

For the dead do not remember you.

Who can praise you from the grave?

Psalm 6:3–5 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

My soul also is greatly troubled;

But You, O Lord—how long?

Return, O Lord, deliver me!

Oh, save me for Your mercies’ sake!

For in death there is no remembrance of You;

In the grave who will give You thanks?

Psalm 6:3–5 — New Century Version (NCV)

I am very upset.

Lord, how long will it be?

Lord, return and save me;

save me because of your kindness.

Dead people don’t remember you;

those in the grave don’t praise you.

Psalm 6:3–5 — American Standard Version (ASV)

My soul also is sore troubled:

And thou, O Jehovah, how long?

Return, O Jehovah, deliver my soul:

Save me for thy lovingkindness’ sake.

For in death there is no remembrance of thee:

In Sheol who shall give thee thanks?

Psalm 6:3–5 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

And my soul trembleth exceedingly: and thou, Jehovah, till how long? Return, Jehovah, free my soul; save me for thy loving-kindness’ sake. For in death there is no remembrance of thee; in Sheol who shall give thanks unto thee?

Psalm 6:3–5 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

My soul has been deeply shaken with terror. 

But you, O Lord, how long …? 

Come back, O Lord

Rescue me. 

Save me because of your mercy! 

In death, no one remembers you. 

In the grave, who praises you? 

Psalm 6:3–5 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

my whole being is shaken with terror.

And You, Lord—how long?

Turn, Lord! Rescue me;

save me because of Your faithful love.

For there is no remembrance of You in death;

who can thank You in Sheol?

Psalm 6:3–5 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

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 Sheol who can give you praise?

Psalm 6:3–5 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

My soul is also very terrified.

But you, O Yahweh, how long?

Turn, O Yahweh; deliver my life.

Save me for the sake of your steadfast love.

For there is no remembrance of you in death.

In Sheol, who will give thanks to you?

Psalm 6:3–5 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

My soul is very troubled.

Lord, how long will it be until you save me?

Lord, turn to me and help me.

Save me. Your love never fails.

People can’t remember you when they are dead.

How can they praise you when they are in the grave?

Psalm 6:3–5 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

And my soul is greatly dismayed;

But You, O Lordhow long?

Return, O Lord, rescue my soul;

Save me because of Your lovingkindness.

For there is no mention of You in death;

In Sheol who will give You thanks?


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