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The Book of Psalms

Psalm 13

A Plea for Deliverance

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

1How 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.




About Psalms Chapter 13

Book I · Psalms 1–41 — Prayer, lament, trust and wisdom

What happens

Four times the sufferer asks how long God will seem absent and enemies will triumph. After pleading for light and rescue, the song turns unexpectedly to trust in God’s mercy and to praise for His goodness.

Why it matters

Honest anguish and genuine faith can belong in the same prayer. The movement from lament to trust shows that hope may return before circumstances visibly change.

Key verse

“But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.”

Psalm 13:5 · KJV

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