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?

To the Chief Musician. A Melody of David. How long, O Yahweh, wilt thou wholly forget me? How long wilt thou hide thy face 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 shall I lay up cares within my soul, sorrow in my heart, day by day? How long shall mine enemy lift himself up over me?

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

Have regard! answer me O Yahweh my God, —Light up mine eyes, lest I sleep on into death:

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

Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed over him! and, mine adversaries, exult, that I totter.

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

But, I, in thy lovingkindness, have put my trust, My heart shall exult in thy salvation:

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

I will sing to Yahweh, for he hath dealt beautifully with me.