Psalms 13

1 For the music director. A psalm of David. How long, Lord, are you going to forget me? Forever? How long will you turn away 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 be in inner turmoil, feeling sad all day long? How long will my enemy be victorious 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 Think about this, and answer me, Lord my God. Give me back my strength, otherwise I'm going to die,

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

4 and my enemy will say, “I defeated him!” and my opponents will celebrate my downfall.

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

5 But I trust in your never-failing love, I will be happy because you save me.

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

6 I will sing to the Lord because he has treated me with such generosity!

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