Psalm 13:3

How Long, O LORD? · Psalm 13:1–6
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Translations

Modern
Consider me and respond, O LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death,
Traditional
Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
Literal
Look attentively; answer me, O YHWH my God! Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death,
Latin
Respice, et exaudi me, Domine Deus meus. Illumina oculos meos, ne umquam obdormiam in morte;

Original

Hebrew
English
Consider me and respond, O LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death,

Notes

The psalmist's suffering feels like death (Psalms 22:15; 55:4; 88:15; 94:17; 116:3).

Only the Lord can provide understanding and comfort. The psalmist hopes for the Lord's justice so his enemies will not celebrate.

The psalmist’s loud cry for help becomes a confident song of hope.

Theme notes and profiles

David Complaints Questions and Doubt

Glossary

David Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Spiritual Blindness: Pray for the Removal of The Eye: God: Enlightens