Psalm 6:3
New International Version
My soul is in deep anguish. How long, LORD, how long?

New Living Translation
I am sick at heart. How long, O LORD, until you restore me?

English Standard Version
My soul also is greatly troubled. But you, O LORD—how long?

Berean Standard Bible
My soul is deeply distressed. How long, O LORD, how long?

King James Bible
My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long?

New King James Version
My soul also is greatly troubled; But You, O LORD—how long?

New American Standard Bible
And my soul is greatly horrified; But You, LORD—how long?

NASB 1995
And my soul is greatly dismayed; But You, O LORD— how long?

NASB 1977
And my soul is greatly dismayed; But Thou, O LORD—how long?

Legacy Standard Bible
And my soul is greatly dismayed; But You, O Yahweh—how long?

Amplified Bible
My soul [as well as my body] is greatly dismayed. But as for You, O LORD—how long [until You act on my behalf]?

Christian Standard Bible
my whole being is shaken with terror. And you, LORD—how long?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
my whole being is shaken with terror. And You, LORD—how long?

American Standard Version
My soul also is sore troubled: And thou, O Jehovah, how long?

Contemporary English Version
and I am in deep distress. How long will it be?

English Revised Version
My soul also is sore vexed: and thou, O LORD, how long?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
My soul has been deeply shaken with terror. But you, O LORD, how long...?

Good News Translation
and my whole being is deeply troubled. How long, O LORD, will you wait to help me?

International Standard Version
And my soul is deeply distressed. But you, LORD, how long do I wait?

Majority Standard Bible
My soul is deeply distressed. How long, O LORD, how long?

NET Bible
I am absolutely terrified, and you, LORD--how long will this continue?

New Heart English Bible
And my soul is greatly troubled. But you, LORD, how long?

Webster's Bible Translation
My soul is also greatly disquieted: but thou, O LORD, how long?

World English Bible
My soul is also in great anguish. But you, Yahweh—how long?
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And my soul has been troubled greatly, "" And You, O YHWH, until when?

Young's Literal Translation
And my soul hath been troubled greatly, And Thou, O Jehovah, till when?

Smith's Literal Translation
My soul trembled exceedingly: and thou, O Jehovah, how long?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And my soul is troubled exceedingly: but thou, O Lord, how long?

Catholic Public Domain Version
and my soul has been very troubled. But as for you, Lord, when?

New American Bible
My soul too is shuddering greatly— and you, LORD, how long. . .?

New Revised Standard Version
My soul also is struck with terror, while you, O LORD—how long?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
My soul is also troubled exceedingly but thou, O LORD, how long?

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
My soul is very troubled, and you, LORD JEHOVAH, how long?
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
My soul also is sore affrighted; And Thou, O LORD, how long?

Brenton Septuagint Translation
My soul also is grievously vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Do not Rebuke Me in Your Anger
2Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am frail; heal me, O LORD, for my bones are in agony. 3My soul is deeply distressed. How long, O LORD, how long? 4Turn, O LORD, and deliver my soul; save me because of Your loving devotion.…

Cross References
Matthew 26:38
Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”

John 12:27
Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour.

Mark 14:34
Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.”

Luke 22:44
And in His anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.

2 Corinthians 1:8
We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life.

Hebrews 5:7
During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.

Romans 8:26
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.

Philippians 2:26-27
For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill. / He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.

2 Timothy 4:6
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.

Isaiah 38:14
I chirp like a swallow or crane; I moan like a dove. My eyes grow weak as I look upward. O Lord, I am oppressed; be my security.”

Job 7:3-4
So I am allotted months of futility, and nights of misery are appointed to me. / When I lie down I think: ‘When will I get up?’ But the night drags on, and I toss and turn until dawn.

Job 10:1
“I loathe my own life; I will express my complaint and speak in the bitterness of my soul.

Job 30:27
I am churning within and cannot rest; days of affliction confront me.

Jeremiah 45:3
You have said, ‘Woe is me because the LORD has added sorrow to my pain! I am worn out with groaning and have found no rest.’”


Treasury of Scripture

My soul is also sore vexed: but you, O LORD, how long?

My

Psalm 22:14
I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.

Psalm 31:9,10
Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly…

Psalm 38:8
I am feeble and sore broken: I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my heart.

how

Psalm 13:1,2
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? …

Psalm 77:7
Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more?

Psalm 90:13
Return, O LORD, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants.

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My soul
The phrase "my soul" in Hebrew is "נַפְשִׁי" (nafshi), which refers to the innermost being or life force of a person. In the biblical context, the soul encompasses the emotions, desires, and spiritual essence of an individual. David, the psalmist, is expressing a deep, personal anguish that affects his entire being. This highlights the intimate relationship between the believer and God, where one can pour out their deepest sorrows and fears to the Creator.

is deeply distressed
The Hebrew word for "deeply distressed" is "בָּהַל" (bahal), which conveys a sense of being troubled, terrified, or in turmoil. This word choice indicates an intense emotional state, suggesting that David is experiencing profound anxiety or fear. Historically, this could reflect a time of personal crisis or external threat, such as persecution or illness. Theologically, it underscores the human condition of vulnerability and the need for divine intervention and comfort.

How long
The phrase "how long" is a poignant cry found throughout the Psalms, often used in times of waiting for God's deliverance or intervention. It reflects a sense of urgency and impatience, a longing for relief from suffering. This question is not just a plea for temporal relief but also a spiritual inquiry into God's timing and purposes. It invites believers to trust in God's sovereignty and perfect timing, even when His plans are not immediately apparent.

O LORD?
The use of "O LORD" here is significant, as it invokes the covenant name of God, "Yahweh" (יהוה). This name emphasizes God's eternal, unchanging nature and His faithfulness to His promises. By addressing God in this way, David is appealing to God's character and His covenant relationship with His people. It is a reminder of the personal and relational aspect of faith, where believers can approach God with confidence, knowing He is both powerful and compassionate.

(3) But thou, O Lord, how long?--Comp. Psalm 90:13. This is "belief in unbelief." Domine quousque was Calvin's motto. The most intense grief, it was said, could never extract from him another word. In its national form this faith amid despair is shown in Zechariah 1:12. (Comp Revelation 6:10.)

Verse 3. - My soul is also sore vexed. It is not, however, the body alone which suffers; the soul also is vexed, and vexed greatly (מְאֹד). Clearly the main emphasis is intended to be laid on the mental suffering. But thou, O Lord, how long! We may fill up the ellipse in various ways: "How long wilt thou look on?" "How long wilt thou hide thyself?" "How long wilt thou be angry?" (see Psalm 34:17; Psalm 79:5; Psalm 89:46). Or again, "How long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear?" (Habakkuk 1:2). The cry is that of one wearied out with long suffering (comp. Psalm 90:13).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
My soul
וְ֭נַפְשִׁי (wə·nap̄·šî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

is deeply distressed.
נִבְהֲלָ֣ה (niḇ·hă·lāh)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 926: To tremble inwardly, be, alarmed, agitated, to hasten anxiously

How long,
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

O
וְאַתָּ֥ה (wə·’at·tāh)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

LORD,
יְ֝הוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

how long?
מָתָֽי׃ (mā·ṯāy)
Interrogative
Strong's 4970: Extent, when


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