Psalm 13*Prayer for Help1For the leader. A psalm of David. I 2How long, Lord? Will you utterly forget me? How long will you hide your face from me?a 3How long must I carry sorrow in my soul, grief in my heart day after day? How long will my enemy triumph over me? II 4Look upon me, answer me, Lord, my God! Give light to my eyes lest I sleep in death, 5Lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed,” lest my foes rejoice at my downfall.b III 6But I trust in your mercy. Grant my heart joy in your salvation, I will sing to the Lord, for he has dealt bountifully with me!c Book IntroductionFootnotesScripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC All Rights Reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Bible Hub |
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