Psalm 13
New Living Translation
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.
LamentWaitingTrustPraise
1O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way?
2How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day? How long will my enemy have the upper hand?
3Turn and answer me, O Lord my God! Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die.
4Don’t let my enemies gloat, saying, “We have defeated him!” Don’t let them rejoice at my downfall.
5But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me.
6I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 13
- Psalm 13:5-6But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have…
- Psalm 13:5But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have…
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