Psalms13

Psalm 13 opens with David's desperate cry to the LORD, questioning how long God will forget him and hide His face, and how long his enemies will prevail. He expresses deep sorrow and pleads for divine intervention to prevent his death and his enemies' triumph. Despite his lament, David declares his trust in God's mercy and anticipates rejoicing in His salvation, vowing to sing praises for God's bountiful dealing.

The Cry of Abandonment

1
To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid. Howe long wilt thou forget me, O Lord, for euer? howe long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
2
How long shall I take counsell within my selfe, hauing wearinesse dayly in mine heart? how long shall mine enemie be exalted aboue me?

The Plea for Divine Intervention

3
Beholde, and heare mee, O Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, that I sleepe not in death:
4
Lest mine enemie say, I haue preuailed against him: and they that afflict me, reioyce when I slide.

The Turn to Trust and Praise

5
But I trust in thy mercie: mine heart shall reioyce in thy saluation: I will sing to the Lord, because he hath delt louingly with me.
6
Consolidated into verse 5 by this translation.
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