Psalms 13

1 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?

To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David. How long, Jehovah, wilt thou forget me for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?

2 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?

How long shall I take counsel in my soul, with sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

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

Consider, answer me, O Jehovah my God! lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the [sleep of] death;

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

Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him! [lest] mine adversaries be joyful when I am moved.

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

As for me, I have confided in thy loving-kindness; my heart shall be joyful in thy salvation.

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

I will sing unto Jehovah, for he hath dealt bountifully with me.