A grieving man turns from moonlit sorrow toward dawn and approaching musicians

Psalm 13

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Chapter overview
Psalm 13 compresses the movement of lament: prolonged abandonment, urgent petition, renewed trust, and song. The circumstances remain serious, yet remembered faithful love enables praise before resolution is fully visible.
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1TO THE OVERSEER. A PSALM OF DAVID. Until when, O YHWH, || Do You forget me forever? Until when do You hide Your face from me?
2Until when do I set counsels in my soul, || [With] sorrow in my heart daily? Until when is my enemy exalted over me?
3Look attentively; Answer me, O YHWH, my God, || Enlighten my eyes, lest I sleep in death,
4Lest my enemy say, “I overcame him,” || My adversaries rejoice when I am moved.
5And I have trusted in Your kindness, || My heart rejoices in Your salvation.
6I sing to YHWH, || For He has conferred benefits on me!
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