Psalm 6

David was quite possibly the greatest king to rule Israel. Solomon may have surpassed him in wisdom and splendor, but David was the standard for all the subsequent kings before God. What made David such a good king? It was his passion to pursue God and reflect the godliness that he found in his lifestyle. I think that this psalm offers a key to David's passion; he was familar with the pain this life offers. Since God spoke the curse in the garden life has been full of pain. Eve and all women were sentenced to physical pain in childbirth and Adam was to toil in frustration to produce food. Along with these pains were the pains brought about by a sin-stained world. When David encountered these pains he saw God respond with compassion on him. David eventually learned to live out that same response. That is why I think he was such a great leader.
It took me about 1 minute to read this psalm.
Stuart