Psalms 13

1 To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid. Howe long wilt thou forget me, O Lord, for euer? howe long wilt thou hide thy face from me?

TO THE OVERSEER. A PSALM OF DAVID. Until when, O YHWH, Do You forget me forever? Until when do You hide Your face from me?

2 How long shall I take counsell within my selfe, hauing wearinesse dayly in mine heart? how long shall mine enemie be exalted aboue me?

Until when do I set counsels in my soul, [With] sorrow in my heart daily? Until when is my enemy exalted over me?

3 Beholde, and heare mee, O Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, that I sleepe not in death:

Look attentively; Answer me, O YHWH, my God, Enlighten my eyes, lest I sleep in death,

4 Lest mine enemie say, I haue preuailed against him: and they that afflict me, reioyce when I slide.

Lest my enemy say, “I overcame him,” My adversaries rejoice when I am moved.

5 But I trust in thy mercie: mine heart shall reioyce in thy saluation:

And I have trusted in Your kindness, My heart rejoices in Your salvation.

6 I will sing to the Lord, because he hath delt louingly with me.

I sing to YHWH, For He has conferred benefits on me!