Psalms 13
The psalmist cries out to God, asking how long he will be forgotten and hidden from God's presence, and how long he will suffer at the hands of his enemies. He pleads with God to answer him and restore his hope, lest his enemies claim victory over him. Despite his struggles, the psalmist affirms his trust in God's love and salvation. He expresses his confidence that God will ultimately deal bountifully with him.
1How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?2How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?3Consider and answer me, O LORD my God; light up my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death,4lest my enemy say, "I have prevailed over him," lest my foes rejoice because I am shaken.5But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.6I will sing to the LORD, because he has dealt bountifully with me.
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