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1 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?
2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart every day? How long shall my enemy triumph over me?
3 Behold, and answer me, Lord, my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death;
4 Lest my enemy say, "I have prevailed against him;" Lest my adversaries rejoice when I fall.
5 But I trust in your loving kindness. My heart rejoices in your salvation.
6 I will sing to the Lord, because he has been good to me.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the psalmist's complaint in Psalms 13?
He repeatedly asks 'how long' — how long God will forget him, hide his face, and let his enemy be exalted over him (v.1-2).
How does Psalms 13 shift in tone by its end?
Though it opens in despair, it turns to trust by verse 5, with the psalmist saying his heart 'shall rejoice in thy salvation' and promising to sing to the LORD for his goodness (v.5-6).
What does the psalmist ask God for in Psalms 13:3?
He asks God to 'lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death' (v.3), fearing his enemy will boast of prevailing over him if help doesn't come — a shift from lament to confidence similar to Isaiah 12:2.
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