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?

Yahweh, how long will you continue to forget about me [RHQ]? Will you hide yourself [SYN] from me forever?

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 must I endure anguish/worry? Must I be miserable/sad every day? How long will my enemies continue to defeat me?

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

Yahweh my God, look at me and answer me. Enable me to become strong [again] [IDM], and do not allow me to die.

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

Do not allow my enemies [to boast] saying, “We have defeated him!” Do not allow them to defeat me, with the result that they will rejoice about it!

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

But I trust that you will faithfully love me; I will rejoice when you rescue me.

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

Yahweh, you have done many good things for me, so I will sing to you.