How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
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Psalms 13
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How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
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Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
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Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
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But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
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I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
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Psalms 13 Study & Commentary
Psalm 13 is a classic example of a lament moving to trust. David begins with "How long wilt thou forget me?" but ends with "I will sing unto the Lord, because he hath dealt bountifully with me."
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
1. The Struggle with Silence: It is biblically normal to feel that God has hidden His face (v. 1). We should bring these honest feelings to Him in prayer.2. Lighten Mine Eyes: We need God to "lighten our eyes" (v. 3) so we don't sleep the sleep of death or despair in our trials.
3. Trusting in Mercy: The bridge from despair to joy is trusting in God’s mercy (v. 5). Focus on His past faithfulness to find strength for the present.
