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Psalms 13 (AKJV) — Full Text, Hebrew Interlinear & Cross-References

How long will you forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long will you hide your face from me?

How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall my enemy be exalted over me?

Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;

Lest my enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.

But I have trusted in your mercy; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.

I will sing to the LORD, because he has dealt bountifully with me.

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About Psalms 13

How long, LORD? Feeling forgotten, David petitions, regains trust, and ends by singing of God’s salvation.

Historical context

Author: David
Written: c. 1000 BC (David's lifetime)
Location: Ancient Israel
Setting: Individual and small-group worship

Personal laments and praises expressing trust in God.

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About Psalms 13

How long, LORD? Feeling forgotten, David petitions, regains trust, and ends by singing of God’s salvation.

Historical context

Author

David

Written

c. 1000 BC (David's lifetime)

Location

Ancient Israel

Setting

Individual and small-group worship

Personal laments and praises expressing trust in God.

Psalms 13 is presented with the full Hebrew interlinear, Strong's numbers, and verse-by-verse cross-references on Prime Bible — a free, nonprofit Bible study platform.