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Psalms 13 (KJV)

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Psalms 13 is chapter 13 of 150 in the Old Testament book of Psalms (6 verses). Genre: poetry (worship & prayer). Author: Various authors; many attributed to David (also Asaph, the sons of Korah, Moses, Solomon, and others). It belongs to the section “Book I” (chapters 1–41). Its most cross-referenced verse is Psalms 13:5.

1How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?

2How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

3Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;

4Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.

5But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.

6I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.

Scripture text: King James Version (public domain).

Key verses in Psalms 13

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

  • How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?

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

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