Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.
Get away from me, all you who do evil things, because the LORD has heard my crying and prayers.
The writer is telling evil people to leave him alone because God has listened to his tears and will help him.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 6 is one of the penitential psalms attributed to King David in the Book of Psalms, written during a time of personal distress, possibly involving illness or enemies seeking his harm. In this verse, David boldly commands those who practice evil to leave him, expressing confidence that God has heard his cries of sorrow. This reflects the broader historical context of David's life in ancient Israel, marked by conflicts and reliance on God's deliverance as described in the Old Testament narratives.
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