Psalms 6:4
Turn, O LORD, and deliver my soul;
What it says
He asks the LORD to turn back toward him, deliver his soul, and save him for the sake of steadfast love.
What it is doing
This verse grounds the plea in God's covenant mercy rather than David's strength.
In context
1For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments, according to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. 2Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am frail; 3My soul is deeply distressed. 4Turn, O LORD, and deliver my soul; 5For there is no mention of You in death; 6I am weary from groaning; 7My eyes fail from grief; 8Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, 9The LORD has heard my cry for mercy; 10All my enemies will be ashamed and dismayed;