Psalmorum 13

1 In finem. Psalmus David. [Usquequo, Domine, oblivisceris me in finem? usquequo avertis faciem tuam a 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 quamdiu ponam consilia in anima mea; dolorem in corde meo per diem?

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 usquequo exaltabitur inimicus meus super me?

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

4 Respice, et exaudi me, Domine Deus meus. Illumina oculos meos, ne umquam obdormiam in morte;

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

5 nequando dicat inimicus meus: Prævalui adversus eum. Qui tribulant me exsultabunt si motus fuero;

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

6 ego autem in misericordia tua speravi. Exsultabit cor meum in salutari tuo. Cantabo Domino qui bona tribuit mihi; et psallam nomini Domini altissimi.]

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