Psalms 13

1 Unto the end. A Psalm of David. How long, O Lord? Will you forget me until the end? How long will you turn your face away from me?

To the Chief Musician. A Melody of David. How long, O Yahweh, wilt thou wholly forget me? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?

2 How long can I take counsel in my soul, sorrowing in my heart throughout the day?

How long shall I lay up cares within my soul, sorrow in my heart, day by day? How long shall mine enemy lift himself up over me?

3 How long will my enemy be exalted over me?

Have regard! answer me O Yahweh my God, —Light up mine eyes, lest I sleep on into death:

4 Look upon me and listen to me, O Lord my God. Enlighten my eyes, lest I fall asleep forever in death,

Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed over him! and, mine adversaries, exult, that I totter.

5 lest at any time my enemy may say, “I have prevailed against him.” Those who trouble me will exult, if I have been disturbed.

But, I, in thy lovingkindness, have put my trust, My heart shall exult in thy salvation:

6 But I have hoped in your mercy. My heart will exult in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, who assigns good things to me. And I will sing psalms to the name of the Lord Most High.

I will sing to Yahweh, for he hath dealt beautifully with me.