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

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To the Overseer. --A Psalm of David. Till when, O Jehovah, Dost Thou forget me? --for ever? Till when dost Thou hide Thy face from me?
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Till when do I set counsels in my soul? Sorrow in my heart daily? Till when is mine enemy exalted over me?

The Plea for Divine Intervention

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Look attentively; Answer me, O Jehovah, my God, Enlighten mine eyes, lest I sleep in death,
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Lest mine enemy say, `I overcame him,' Mine adversaries joy when I am moved.

The Turn to Trust and Praise

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And I, in Thy kindness I have trusted, Rejoice doth my heart in Thy salvation.
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I do sing to Jehovah, For He hath conferred benefits upon me!
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