Psalm 13 - Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

A Prayer for the Lord 's Help

(A psalm by David for the music leader.)

¹ How much longer, Lord, will you forget about me? Will it be forever? How long will you hide?

² How long must I be confused and miserable all day? How long will my enemies keep beating me down?

³ Please listen, Lord God, and answer my prayers. Make my eyes sparkle again, or else I will fall into the sleep of death.

⁴ My enemies will say, “Now we've won!” They will be greatly pleased when I am defeated.

⁵ I trust your love, and I feel like celebrating because you rescued me.

⁶ You have been good to me, Lord, and I will sing about you.