The Seven Penitential Psalms
Proper to be said on Fasting Days, and other Penitential Times.
Anthem
Remember not, O Lord, our offences, nor those of our parents; neither take thou vengeance on our sins.
The Sixth Psalm
The Psalmist prays to be healed from sickness, and implores pardon for his sins. After obtaining his request, he exults over his enemies.
O Lord, rebuke me not in thy indignation; nor chastise me in thy wrath.
Take pity on me, O Lord, for I am weak: heal me, O Lord, for all my bones are shaken.
And my soul is troubled exceedingly: but thou, O Lord, how long?
Return, O Lord, and deliver my soul: O save me for thy mercies’ sake.
For in death there is none that is mindful of thee: and who shall confess to thee in hell?
I have tired myself with my groanings: every night I will wash my bed, I will water my couch with my tears.
My eye is disturbed with rage: I am grown old amidst all mine enemies.
Depart from me, all ye that work iniquity: for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping.
The Lord hath heard my petition: the Lord hath received my prayer.
Let all my enemies be ashamed, and very much troubled: let them be turned back and put to shame very speedily.
Glory be to the Father, &c.