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Atomic Bible
Psalms 6:8
Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity,
from Do Not Rebuke Me in Your Anger, Psalms 6:1-10
What it says

He tells all workers of iniquity to depart because the LORD has heard the sound of his weeping.

What it is doing

This verse signals the psalm's turn from anguish to assurance.

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;