Psalm 13 | King James Version

1 To 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? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? 3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death; 4 Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved. 5 But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. 6 I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.

New International Reader’s Version

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

1 LORD, how long must I wait? Will you forget me for ever? How long will you turn your face away from me? 2 How long must I struggle with my thoughts? How long must my heart be sad day after day? How long will my enemies keep winning the battle over me? 3 LORD my God, look at me and answer me. Give me new life, or I will die. 4 Then my enemies will say, ‘We have beaten him.’ They will be filled with joy when I die. 5 But I trust in your faithful love. My heart is filled with joy because you will save me. 6 I will sing praise to the LORD. He has been so good to me.

Psalm 13 | King James Version New International Reader’s Version

For the director of music. A psalm of David.