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Psalm 13:1 KJV
Psalms · chapter 13 · verse 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?Psalm 13:1 · King James Version
Psalm 13:1 in context
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;
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Key words (Strong's)
- forgetshâkachto mislayH7911 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
- evernetsachproperly, a goalH5331 →
- hideçâtharto hide , literally or figurativelyH5641 →
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David, in affliction, is here pouring out his soul before God; his address is short, but the method is very observable, and of use for direction and encouragement. I. His troubles extort complaints (Psa 13:1, Psa 13:2); and the afflicted have liberty to pour out their complaint before the Lord, Ps. 102 title.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-6