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?

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 counsell within my selfe, hauing wearinesse dayly in mine heart? how long shall mine enemie be exalted aboue 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 Beholde, and heare mee, O Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, that I sleepe not in death:

Look at me, answer me, Lord my God. Fill my eyes with your light, 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 enemies claim to have triumphed, lest my foes rejoice at my downfall.

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

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

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

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