Psalmorum 13

1 In finem. Psalmus David. [Usquequo, Domine, oblivisceris me in finem? usquequo avertis faciem tuam a 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 quamdiu ponam consilia in anima mea; dolorem in corde meo per diem?

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 usquequo exaltabitur inimicus meus super me?

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

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

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

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

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

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 to the Lord who was good to me.