Psalms 13

1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me?

For the leader. A psalm of David. How long, Lord, will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?

2 How long must I wrestle in my soul, with sorrow in my heart each day? How long will my enemy dominate me?

How long must I nurse grief inside me, and in my heart a daily sorrow? How long are my foes to exult over me?

3 Consider me and respond, O LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death,

Look at me, answer me, Lord my God. Fill my eyes with your light, lest I sleep in death,

4 lest my enemy say, “I have overcome him,” and my foes rejoice when I fall.

lest my enemies claim to have triumphed, lest my foes rejoice at my downfall.

5 But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; my heart will rejoice in Your salvation.

But I trust in your kindness: my heart will rejoice in your help.

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

I will sing to the Lord who was good to me.