Psalms 13

1 For the Leader. A Psalm of David. How long, O LORD, wilt Thou forget me for ever? How long wilt Thou hide Thy face from me?

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?

2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart by day? How long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

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

3 Behold Thou, and answer me, O LORD my God; lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;

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

4 Lest mine enemy say: 'I have prevailed against him'; lest mine adversaries rejoice when I am moved.

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

5 But as for me, in Thy mercy do I trust; my heart shall rejoice in Thy salvation.

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

6 I will sing unto the LORD, because He hath dealt bountifully with me.

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