Psalms 13:4
lest my enemy say, “I have overcome him,” and my foes rejoice when I fall.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
3Consider me and respond, O LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death,
5But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; my heart will rejoice in Your salvation.
Cross References
Joshua 7:9When the Canaanites and all who live in the land hear about this, they will surround us and wipe out our name from the earth. Then what will You do for Your great name?”
Psalms 9:19Rise up, O LORD, do not let man prevail; let the nations be judged in Your presence.
Psalms 25:2in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.
Psalms 35:25Let them not say in their hearts, “Aha, just what we wanted!” Let them not say, “We have swallowed him up!”
Psalms 55:22Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.
Psalms 62:6He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 13:2-6
David's Complaints and Prayers Turned into Praises. 1 How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord ? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? 3 Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death; 4 Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved. 5 But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall… Read the whole commentary →