Psalms 6 - Introduction

A.M. 2981. B.C. 1023.

In this, which is the first of those Psalms styled penitential, David being sick both in body and mind, because he had offended God, presents his misery before him, Psalms 6:1. Begs the return of his favour, Psalms 6:4. Assures himself of an answer of peace, Psalms 6:8.

Title of the Psalm. Upon Sheminith, upon the eighth The Sheminith is generally supposed to have been a harp of eight strings. It is so rendered by the Chaldee. Some, however, have interpreted it to mean the loftiest note, and Alamoth, the lowest: but this is no more than conjecture; the Jews themselves having no certain knowledge of their ancient music.