Psalm 13

Psalm 13

For the choir director: A psalm of David.

1 O LORD, how long will you forget me? Forever?
How long will you look the other way?2 How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul,
with sorrow in my heart every day?
How long will my enemy have the upper hand?3 Turn and answer me, O LORD my God!
Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die.4 Don’t let my enemies gloat, saying, “We have defeated him!”
Don’t let them rejoice at my downfall.5 But I trust in your unfailing love.
I will rejoice because you have rescued me.6 I will sing to the LORD
because he is good to me.

PSALMS 13

A Prayer //for the [Lord]'s Help

1 How much longer, [Lord],
will you forget about me?
Will it be forever?
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.