Psalm 13

1 How long, O Jehovah? wilt thou forget me for ever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?

2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

3 Consider and answer me, O Jehovah my God: Lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;

4 Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; Lest mine adversaries rejoice when I am moved.

5 But I have trusted in thy lovingkindness; My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.

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

Psalms 13

A prayer for the Lord's help

1 How much longer, Lord,
will you forget about me?
Will it be for ever?
How long will you hide?

2 How long must I be confused
and miserable all day?
How long will my enemies
keep beating me down?

3 Please listen, Lord God,
and answer my prayers.
Make my eyes sparkle again,
or else I will fall
into the sleep of death.

4 My enemies will say,
“Now we've won!”
They will be greatly pleased
when I am defeated.

5 I trust your love,
and I feel like celebrating
because you rescued me.

6 You have been good to me, Lord,
and I will sing about you.