Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 6

Psalm 6, identified as the first of the seven Penitential Psalms, presents a profound duality, shifting dramatically from acute distress to assured confidence. The structure is readily divided into two parts, moving from the minor key of lamentation to the high key of confidence.

The initial section (Verses 1–7) is characterized by a mournful, agonizing tone where the Psalmist, David, pleads in his great distress. His physical and spiritual agony stems from his awareness of sin and the resulting apprehension of God’s anger, which he fears will bring ruin. He describes himself as "weak," his bones as "vexed," and his grief so intense that he is "weary with his groaning," weeping profusely enough to water his couch. His primary theological plea is "O save me for thy mercies' sake," appealing solely to God's compassionate nature rather than any personal merit, and begging that any chastisement be administered with "fatherly and gentle chastisement," not "hot displeasure." He argues that God’s own glory is at stake, as "in death there is no remembrance of thee." This anguished section culminates in the impatient cry, "But thou, O Lord, how long?"

The second section (Verses 8–10) marks a triumphant resolution rooted in the certainty that God has heard his petition. This transition is immediate, fueled by the declaration, "The Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping." Tears are likened to "liquid prayers" and the "eloquence of sorrow," confirming that his communication was understood. With peace secured, David demonstrates the "unfailing marks" of true repentance—sorrow, humiliation, and the hatred of sin—by decisively commanding the wicked to "Depart from me." The Psalm concludes with the triumphant and prophetic assurance that his enemies "shall be ashamed and sore vexed."

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