Psalms 13:1-6
David laments God's seeming absence and asks when He will restore His favor. He expresses his sorrow and frustration at being oppressed by his enemies, but trusts in God's mercy and salvation. The chapter concludes with David expressing gratitude for God's blessings.
1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
2How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
3Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
4Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
5But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
6I will sing unto the Lord, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.