Psalm 13 13 Psalms Book 1 Catholic Public Domain Version How Long, O LORD? 2 CPDV How long can I take counsel in my soul, sorrowing in my heart throughout the day? How long will my enemy be exalted over me? BSB BSB: How long must I wrestle in my soul, with sorrow in my heart each day? How long will my enemy dominate me?
3 CPDV Look upon me and listen to me, O Lord my God. Enlighten my eyes, lest I fall asleep forever in death, BSB BSB: Consider me and respond, O LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death,
4 CPDV lest at any time my enemy may say, “I have prevailed against him.” Those who trouble me will exult, if I have been disturbed. BSB BSB: lest my enemy say, “I have overcome him,” and my foes rejoice when I fall.
5 CPDV But I have hoped in your mercy. My heart will exult in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, who assigns good things to me. And I will sing psalms to the name of the Lord Most High. BSB BSB: But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; my heart will rejoice in Your salvation.
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