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 ne quando dicat inimicus meus: Prævalui adversus eum. Qui tribulant me, exultabunt si motus fuero:

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

6 ego autem in misericordia tua speravi. Exultabit 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.