Psalm 13

How long will you forget me, LORD?

Will you forget always?

How long, LORD, will you hide your face

and turn from me your gaze?

How long must I be sad each day

in deep perplexity?

How long will my opponent stand

in triumph over me?

O LORD my God, consider me

and give me your reply.

Light up my eyes or I will sleep

the sleep of those who die.

Then would my enemy declare,

“At last I’ve laid him low!”

And so my foes would sing for joy

to see my overthrow.

But still I trust your constant love;

you save and set me free.

With joy I will extol the LORD

who has been good to me.