Psalmorum 13

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

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. How long, O 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 must I wrestle in my soul, with sorrow in my heart each day? How long will my enemy dominate me?

3 usquequo exaltabitur inimicus meus super me?

Consider me and respond, O 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 overcome him,” and my foes rejoice when I fall.

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

But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; my heart will rejoice 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, for He has been good to me.