Psalmorum 13

1 In finem. Psalmus David. [Usquequo, Domine, oblivisceris me in finem? usquequo avertis faciem tuam a me?

To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David. How long, Jehovah, wilt thou forget me for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?

2 quamdiu ponam consilia in anima mea; dolorem in corde meo per diem?

How long shall I take counsel in my soul, with sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

3 usquequo exaltabitur inimicus meus super me?

Consider, answer me, O Jehovah my God! lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the [sleep of] death;

4 Respice, et exaudi me, Domine Deus meus. Illumina oculos meos, ne umquam obdormiam in morte;

Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him! [lest] mine adversaries be joyful when I am moved.

5 nequando dicat inimicus meus: Prævalui adversus eum. Qui tribulant me exsultabunt si motus fuero;

As for me, I have confided in thy loving-kindness; my heart shall be joyful in thy salvation.

6 ego autem in misericordia tua speravi. Exsultabit cor meum in salutari tuo. Cantabo Domino qui bona tribuit mihi; et psallam nomini Domini altissimi.]

I will sing unto Jehovah, for he hath dealt bountifully with me.