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 leader. A psalm of David. How long, Lord, will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face 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 nurse grief inside me, and in my heart a daily sorrow? How long are my foes to exult over me?

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

Look at me, answer me, Lord my God. Fill my eyes with your light, lest I sleep in death,

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

lest my enemies claim to have triumphed, lest my foes rejoice at my downfall.

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

But I trust in your kindness: my heart will rejoice in your help.

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

I will sing to the Lord who was good to me.