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 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 must I be in inner turmoil, feeling sad all day long? How long will my enemy be victorious over me?

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 Think about this, and answer me, Lord my God. Give me back my strength, otherwise I'm going to die,

Behold, and answer me, LORD, my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death;

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

lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed against him;” lest my adversaries rejoice when I fall.

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

But I trust in your loving kindness. My heart rejoices in your salvation.

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

I will sing to the LORD, because he has been good to me.