Psalms 13

1 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?

For the end, a Psalm of David. How long, O Lord, will you forget me? for ever? how long will you turn away your face from me?

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

How long shall I take counsel in my soul, [having] sorrows in my heart daily? how long shall my enemy be exalted over me?

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

Look on me, listen to me, O Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep in death;

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

lest at any time mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him: my persecutors will exult if ever I should be moved.

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

But I have hoped in your mercy; my heart shall exult in your salvation.

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

I will sing to the Lord who has dealt bountifully with me, and I will sing psalms to the name of the Lord most high.