Chiastic Structures
The Old Testament
Chiastic Parallels
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A

1 O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.

B

2 Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
3 My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long?

C

4 Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies’ sake.

D

5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?

E

6 I am weary with my groaning;

F

all the night make I my bed to swim;

F'

I water my couch with my tears.

E'

7 Mine eye is consumed because of grief;

D'

it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.

C'

8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity;

B'

for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping.
9 The Lord hath heard my supplication; the Lord will receive my prayer.

A'

10 Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly.