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. Till when, O Jehovah, Dost Thou forget me? — for ever? Till when dost Thou hide Thy 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?

Till when do I set counsels in my soul? Sorrow in my heart daily? Till when is mine 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 Jehovah, my God, Enlighten mine 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 mine enemy say, 'I overcame him,' Mine adversaries joy when I am moved.

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

And I, in Thy kindness I have trusted, Rejoice doth my heart in Thy salvation.

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

I do sing to Jehovah, For He hath conferred benefits upon me!