PSALM 13

 

How long, O Lord, will you completely forget me?

How long will you hide your face from me?

How long will I suffer doubts in my soul,

and grief every day in my heart?

How long will my enemy be exalted over me?

Look at me, answer me, O Lord, my God!

Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep unto death,

and my enemy say, "I have prevailed over him."

My foes will rejoice when I have been shaken.

But I will trust in your mercy;

my heart will rejoice in your deliverance.

I will sing to the Lord, for He has been good to me.

Translation Copyright © 2023 by Donald C. Traxler.