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Psalms 13

Berean Standard Bible

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How Long, O LORD?

Psalm subtitle:For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

Verse1How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me?

Verse2How long must I wrestle in my soul, with sorrow in my heart each day? How long will my enemy dominate me?

Verse3Consider me and respond, O LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death,

Verse4lest my enemy say, “I have overcome him,” and my foes rejoice when I fall.

Verse5But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; my heart will rejoice in Your salvation.

Verse6I will sing to the LORD, for He has been good to me.

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