Psalmorum 13

1 In finem. Psalmus David. Usquequo, Domine, oblivisceris me in finem? usquequo avertis faciem tuam a me?

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. How long, LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?

2 quamdiu ponam consilia in anima mea; dolorem in corde meo per diem?

How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart every day? How long shall my enemy triumph over me?

3 usquequo exaltabitur inimicus meus super me?

Behold, and answer me, LORD, my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death;

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

lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed against him;” lest my adversaries rejoice when I fall.

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

But I trust in your loving kindness. My heart rejoices in your 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 the LORD, because he has been good to me.