Psalms 13

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 13 of 150

1 To the chief musician. A Psalm of David. Until when will You forget me, O Jehovah? Forever? Until when will You hide Your face from me?

2 Until when shall I set counsels in my soul, having sorrow in my heart day by day? Until when shall my enemy be lifted up over me?

3 Look! Answer me, O Jehovah, my God! Make my eyes be bright, lest I sleep the death;

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Chapter Summary

David complains of delay in help. He prays for preventing grace. To the chief musician. A Psalm of David.

Key Hebrew Words

נֶ֑צַח eminence H5331 · TWOT 1402a
גָמַ֣ל deal fully H1580 · TWOT 360
מִזְמ֥וֹר melody H4210 · TWOT 558c
לִבִּ֗ Leb Qamay H3820 · TWOT 1071a
יָ֝גִ֗ילוּ rejoice H1523 · TWOT 346

People & Context

Sorrow Turned to Song

David sorrows in his heart over God's hidden face, but eventually trusts in mercy and sings.

Timeline

Sorrow Turned to Song

David sorrows in his heart over God's hidden face, but eventually trusts in mercy and sings.

Psalms 13:1-6

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