Psalms 13
1 How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? 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 daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
4 Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
5 But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
6 I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
Common Questions About Psalms 13
How does Psalm 13 begin?
David cries out 'How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?' expressing raw grief and the feeling of God's prolonged silence amid sorrow and an enemy's triumph.
How does the psalm end?
Despite the anguish, David declares he will trust in God's unfailing love, rejoice in His salvation, and sing to the Lord because He has been good to him.
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Questions to Think About
- Is it acceptable to you to bring raw 'how long' questions honestly to God, as David does here?
- What helps you move from lament to trust the way this short psalm does?
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