Psalms 13

1 To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David. How long, Jehovah, wilt thou forget me for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy 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 shall I take counsel in my soul, with sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over 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, answer me, O Jehovah my God! lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the [sleep of] death;

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

4 Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him! [lest] mine adversaries be joyful when I am moved.

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

5 As for me, I have confided in thy loving-kindness; my heart shall be joyful in thy salvation.

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

6 I will sing unto Jehovah, for he hath dealt bountifully with me.

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