Psalm 13 (BSB)

How Long, O Lord?

1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

How long, O Lord?

Will You forget me forever?

How long will You hide Your face from me?

2How long must I wrestle in my soul,

with sorrow in my heart each day?

How long will my enemy dominate me?

3Consider me and respond, O Lord my God.

Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death,

4lest my enemy say, “I have overcome him,”

and my foes rejoice when I fall.

5But I have trusted in Your loving devotion;

my heart will rejoice in Your salvation.

6I will sing to the Lord,

for He has been good to me.

Understand Psalm 13

Walk through Psalm 13 verse by verse, then read what three commentaries say about the chapter. The explanations are written for new readers.