Psalm 13
One of the shortest and most honest lament psalms.
PsalmsPsalm 13 of 1506 versesBerean Standard Bible
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For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.
How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me?
How long must I wrestle in my soul, with sorrow in my heart each day? How long will my enemy dominate me?
Consider me and respond, O LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death,
lest my enemy say, “I have overcome him,” and my foes rejoice when I fall.
But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; my heart will rejoice in Your salvation.
I will sing to the LORD, for He has been good to me.
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“Why do You hide Your face and consider me as Your enemy?”
“Why have You forgotten us forever? Why have You forsaken us for so long?”
“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.””
“keep yourselves in the love of God as you await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life.”
“Return to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.”
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