Psalm 13:1-3

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

13 How long, O Lord? Wilt thou forget me for ever?
How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
²How long must I bear pain^[a] in my soul,
and have sorrow in my heart all the day?
How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?

³Consider and answer me, O Lord my God;
lighten my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;

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Footnotes

Psalm 13:2 Syr: Heb hold counsels

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