Psalms 13

1 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?

For the music director. A psalm of David. How long, Lord, are you going to forget me? Forever? How long will you turn away from me?

2 Till when do I set counsels in my soul? Sorrow in my heart daily? Till when is mine enemy exalted over me?

How long must I be in inner turmoil, feeling sad all day long? How long will my enemy be victorious over me?

3 Look attentively; Answer me, O Jehovah, my God, Enlighten mine eyes, lest I sleep in death,

Think about this, and answer me, Lord my God. Give me back my strength, otherwise I'm going to die,

4 Lest mine enemy say, 'I overcame him,' Mine adversaries joy when I am moved.

and my enemy will say, “I defeated him!” and my opponents will celebrate my downfall.

5 And I, in Thy kindness I have trusted, Rejoice doth my heart in Thy salvation.

But I trust in your never-failing love, I will be happy because you save me.

6 I do sing to Jehovah, For He hath conferred benefits upon me!

I will sing to the Lord because he has treated me with such generosity!