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?

How long will you forget me, O LORD? for ever? 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 shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

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

Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;

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

Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.

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

But I have trusted in your mercy; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.

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

I will sing unto the LORD, because he has dealt bountifully with me.