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Psalm 13
Chapter summary coming soon.
Verse 1. For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me?
Verse 2. How long must I wrestle in my soul, with sorrow in my heart each day? How long will my enemy dominate me?
Verse 3. Consider me and respond, O LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death,
Verse 4. lest my enemy say, “I have overcome him,” and my foes rejoice when I fall.
Verse 5. But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; my heart will rejoice in Your salvation.
Verse 6. I will sing to the LORD, for He has been good to me.