A contrite heart and Grace

[Whyme]

You can feel David's contrition as you read this psalm, and we know God was merciful to David. God is near the broken spirit and a contrite heart.

 

Psalms 6:6 Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger,
Nor discipline me in Your wrath.
2 Be gracious to me, Lord, for I am frail;
Heal me, Lord, for my bones are horrified.
3 And my soul is greatly horrified;
But You, Lord—how long?

4 Return, Lord, rescue my soul;
Save me because of Your mercy.
5 For there is no [c]mention of You in death;
In [d]Sheol, who will praise You

 

Psalm 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
A broken and a contrite heart, God, You will not despise.

[Whyme]

Sometimes i feel frail, as if im on a slippery slope and only God can help me stand, and one false move and i stumble. Im not sure thats what David meant but i think of it when reading the Psalm. David does seem to be referring to a spiritual illness not a physical one, unless i misunderstand him. Thats interesting.

2 Be gracious to me, Lord, for I am frail;
Heal me, Lord, for my bones are horrified.
3 And my soul is greatly horrified;

Edited May 5, 2021 by Whyme