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for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity; For the LORD has heard the voice of my weeping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Leave me, all you who practice injustice, For the LORD has heard the sound of my weeping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Depart from me, all you who do iniquity, For the LORD has heard the voice of my weeping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Depart from me, all you who do iniquity, For the LORD has heard the voice of my weeping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, For Yahweh has heard the sound of my weeping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Depart from me, all you who do evil, For the LORD has heard the voice of my weeping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Depart from me, all evildoers, for the LORD has heard the sound of my weeping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Depart from me, all evildoers, for the LORD has heard the sound of my weeping. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; For Jehovah hath heard the voice of my weeping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You, LORD, heard my crying, and those hateful people had better leave me alone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Get away from me, all you troublemakers, because the LORD has heard the sound of my crying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Keep away from me, you evil people! The LORD hears my weeping; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Get away from me, all of you who practice evil, for the LORD has heard the sound of my weeping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, for the LORD has heard my weeping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Turn back from me, all you who behave wickedly, for the LORD has heard the sound of my weeping! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, for the LORD has heard the sound of my weeping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, for Yahweh has heard the voice of my weeping. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Turn from me all you workers of iniquity, "" For YHWH heard the voice of my weeping,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Turn from me all ye workers of iniquity, For Jehovah heard the voice of my weeping,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Depart from me, all ye doing vanity, for Jehovah heard the voice of my weeping.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity: for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 6:9>Scatter before me, all you who work iniquity, for the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Away from me, all who do evil! The LORD has heard the sound of my weeping. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Depart from me, all you workers of evil, for the LORD has heard the sound of my weeping.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity; for the LORD has heard the voice of my weeping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Depart from me, all workers of lies, because LORD JEHOVAH has heard the voice of my weeping!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; For the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Depart from me, all ye that work iniquity; for the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/6-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=432" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/6.htm">Do not Rebuke Me in Your Anger</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>My eyes fail from grief; they grow dim because of all my foes. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5493.htm" title="5493: sū·rū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To turn aside. Or suwr; a primitive root; to turn off.">Depart</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/6466.htm" title="6466: pō·‘ă·lê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- Do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, especially to practise.">you workers</a> <a href="/hebrew/205.htm" title="205: ’ā·wen (N-ms) -- From an unused root perhaps meaning properly, to pant; strictly nothingness; also trouble. Vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol.">of iniquity,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·ma‘ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">has heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·wl (N-msc) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1065.htm" title="1065: biḵ·yî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A weeping. From bakah; a weeping; by analogy, a dripping.">my weeping.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>The LORD has heard my cry for mercy; the LORD accepts my prayer.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-23.htm">Matthew 7:23</a></span><br />Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/13-27.htm">Luke 13:27</a></span><br />And he will answer, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-41.htm">Matthew 25:41</a></span><br />Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">2 Timothy 2:19</a></span><br />Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-7.htm">1 John 3:7-8</a></span><br />Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous. / The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-7.htm">James 4:7-8</a></span><br />Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. / Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-13.htm">1 Corinthians 5:13</a></span><br />God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/22-15.htm">Revelation 22:15</a></span><br />But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-17.htm">2 Corinthians 6:17</a></span><br />“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Ephesians 5:11</a></span><br />Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-11.htm">Isaiah 30:11</a></span><br />Get out of the way; turn off the road. Rid us of the Holy One of Israel!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-7.htm">Isaiah 32:7</a></span><br />The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-16.htm">Isaiah 1:16</a></span><br />Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-14.htm">Proverbs 4:14-15</a></span><br />Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. / Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-1.htm">Proverbs 24:1-2</a></span><br />Do not envy wicked men or desire their company; / for their hearts devise violence, and their lips declare trouble.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity; for the LORD has heard the voice of my weeping.</p><p class="hdg">Depart</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-115.htm">Psalm 119:115</a></b></br> Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/139-19.htm">Psalm 139:19</a></b></br> Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me therefore, ye bloody men.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/7-23.htm">Matthew 7:23</a></b></br> And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.</p><p class="hdg">for</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/3-4.htm">Psalm 3:4</a></b></br> I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/56-8.htm">Psalm 56:8</a></b></br> Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: <i>are they</i> not in thy book?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/116-8.htm">Psalm 116:8</a></b></br> For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, <i>and</i> my feet from falling.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/28-28.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/psalms/5-1.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/psalms/5-10.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/3-4.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/psalms/5-5.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/psalms/5-2.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/psalms/6-4.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/6-6.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/psalms/6-6.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/psalms/5-5.htm">Workers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/9-17.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/psalms/6-9.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/psalms/7-4.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/6-9.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/psalms/7-3.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/psalms/19-3.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/psalms/6-10.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/13-3.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/psalms/12-5.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/psalms/14-4.htm">Workers</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/6-1.htm">David's complaint in his sickness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/6-8.htm">He triumphs over his enemies</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity</b><br>This phrase reflects a strong rejection of those who practice evil. In the context of the Psalms, David often finds himself surrounded by adversaries and those who oppose God's ways. The call to "depart" signifies a separation from sin and a desire for holiness. This echoes the biblical theme of separation from evil, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/1.htm">Psalm 1:1</a>, where the righteous man does not walk in the counsel of the wicked. The phrase also anticipates the words of Jesus in <a href="/matthew/7-23.htm">Matthew 7:23</a>, where He declares to the evildoers, "Depart from me, I never knew you." This highlights the ultimate separation between righteousness and wickedness at the final judgment.<p><b>for the LORD has heard my weeping</b><br>This part of the verse emphasizes God's responsiveness to the cries of His people. In the ancient Near Eastern context, weeping was a common expression of deep sorrow and repentance. David's assurance that the LORD has heard him reflects a personal relationship with God, who is attentive to the prayers of the faithful. This is consistent with other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15</a>, which states that the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their cry. The mention of weeping also points to the sincerity and depth of David's plea, reminiscent of Jesus' own weeping over Jerusalem in <a href="/luke/19-41.htm">Luke 19:41</a>, showing compassion and a desire for repentance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/6.htm">Psalm 6</a>, David is expressing his deep distress and seeking God's mercy.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/w/workers_of_iniquity.htm">Workers of Iniquity</a></b><br>This term refers to those who commit evil acts and oppose the righteous, often causing distress to the faithful.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is attentive to the cries and prayers of His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/w/weeping.htm">Weeping</a></b><br>Represents the deep sorrow and repentance of the psalmist, indicating a heartfelt plea for divine intervention.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_hears_the_righteous.htm">God Hears the Righteous</a></b><br>The psalmist's confidence that God has heard his weeping assures believers that God is attentive to their cries and prayers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/separation_from_evil.htm">Separation from Evil</a></b><br>The call to "depart" from workers of iniquity underscores the importance of distancing oneself from sinful influences and aligning with God's righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_sorrow.htm">Repentance and Sorrow</a></b><br>Genuine repentance is often accompanied by deep sorrow, as seen in the psalmist's weeping, which God acknowledges and responds to.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/confidence_in_god's_justice.htm">Confidence in God's Justice</a></b><br>Believers can trust that God will ultimately deal with those who practice iniquity, providing justice and vindication for the righteous.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_feel_abandoned_if_god_is_with_you.htm">Why do you feel abandoned when God is with you?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_iniquity_mean.htm">What does iniquity mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_'one_god'_with_other_'gods'.htm">If, according to 1 Corinthians 8:6, there is only 'one God,' how do we reconcile this with other passages where divine beings or 'gods' are mentioned (e.g., Psalm 82)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_goal_of_world_evangelism.htm">How can I effectively memorize Bible verses?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">Depart from me.</span>--After the night of sorrow comes the morning of revived faith and confidence, if not of joy. The poet can turn to address his maligners with the assurance that God has heard his prayer, which in his agony he poured out, as he feared at the time, into deaf and unsympathising ears.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity!</span> Note the sudden change of tone, very characteristic of the Davidical psalms. The psalmist, having offered his prayer, is so certain of its acceptance that he at once turns upon his adversaries with words of reproach, and almost of menace. "Depart from me!" he exclaims; "get ye gone! do not dare any more to persecute me or plot against me! Your efforts are in vain." <span class="cmt_word">For the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping</span>. David speaks from an inward conviction. He knows that he has prayed sincerely and fervently. He is certain, therefore, that his prayer is heard and accepted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/6-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Depart</span><br /><span class="heb">ס֣וּרוּ</span> <span class="translit">(sū·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5493.htm">Strong's 5493: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn aside</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from me,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֭מֶּנִּי</span> <span class="translit">(mim·men·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you workers</span><br /><span class="heb">פֹּ֣עֲלֵי</span> <span class="translit">(pō·‘ă·lê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6466.htm">Strong's 6466: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make, to practise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of iniquity,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֑וֶן</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·wen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_205.htm">Strong's 205: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strictly nothingness, trouble, vanity, wickedness, an idol</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֝הוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has heard</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמַ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ma‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my weeping.</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּכְיִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(biḵ·yî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1065.htm">Strong's 1065: </a> </span><span class="str2">A weeping, a dripping</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/6-8.htm">Psalm 6:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/6-8.htm">Psalm 6:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/6-8.htm">Psalm 6:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/6-8.htm">Psalm 6:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/6-8.htm">Psalm 6:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/6-8.htm">Psalm 6:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/6-8.htm">Psalm 6:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/6-8.htm">Psalm 6:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/6-8.htm">Psalm 6:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/6-8.htm">Psalm 6:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/6-8.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 6:8 Depart from me all you workers (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/6-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 6:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 6:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/6-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 6:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 6:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>