Psalm 13:4

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

Modern
…lest my enemy say, “I have overcome him,” and my foes rejoice when I fall.
Traditional
Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
Literal
…lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed against him.” My adversaries rejoice because I am shaken.
Latin
…nequando dicat inimicus meus: Prævalui adversus eum. Qui tribulant me exsultabunt si motus fuero;

Original

Hebrew
English
…lest my enemy say, “I have overcome him,” and my foes rejoice when I fall.

Notes

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 Persecution: The Wicked: Rejoice in Its Success