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 of David. How long, O Jehovah? wilt thou forget me for ever? 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 take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

3 usquequo exaltabitur inimicus meus super me?

Consider [and] answer me, O Jehovah my God: Lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the [sleep of] death;

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

Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; [Lest] mine adversaries rejoice when I am moved.

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

But I have trusted in thy lovingkindness; My heart shall rejoice 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 unto Jehovah, Because he hath dealt bountifully with me.