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 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 lay up cares within my soul, sorrow in my heart, day by day? How long shall mine enemy lift himself up over me?

Till when do I set counsels in my soul? Sorrow in my heart daily? Till when is mine enemy exalted over me?

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

Look attentively; Answer me, O Jehovah, my God, Enlighten mine eyes, lest I sleep in death,

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

Lest mine enemy say, 'I overcame him,' Mine adversaries joy when I am moved.

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

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

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

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