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Old Testament · Book 19 of 66

Psalms 13

6 verses · WEB & KJV side-by-side

Psalms 13 is part of Psalms, hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, traditionally attributed to David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others (c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium)). The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. Below you can read all 6 verses of Psalms 13 in both the World English Bible (WEB) and the King James Version (KJV).

1

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. How long, Yahweh? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?

2

How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart every day? How long shall my enemy triumph over me?

3

Behold, and answer me, Yahweh, my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death;

4

Lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed against him”; Lest my adversaries rejoice when I fall.

5

But I trust in your loving kindness. My heart rejoices in your salvation.

6

I will sing to Yahweh, because he has been good to me.

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