The Book of Psalms

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- Chapter 13 -

How long, O Lord?

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?

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

How long will my enemy be exalted over me?

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

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 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.

How long, O Lord?

How long, LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?

How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart every day? How long shall my enemy triumph over me?

Behold, and answer me, LORD, my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death;

lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed against him;” lest my adversaries rejoice when I fall.

But I trust in your loving kindness. My heart rejoices in your salvation.

I will sing to the LORD, because he has been good to me.