Psalms 13:1
How long, Lord, are you going to forget me? Forever? How long will you turn away from me?
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
In Context
Cross References
Job 13:24Why are you unfriendly towards me? Why do you treat me as your enemy?
Psalms 10:12Take a stand, Lord! Raise your hand to strike! Don't forget those who can't defend themselves.
Psalms 35:17How long, Lord, will you sit by and just watch? Save me from their vicious attacks; defend the only life I have from these lions.
Psalms 74:1God, why have you rejected us? Is it forever? Why does your anger burn so hot against the sheep of your own field?
Psalms 85:5Are you going to be furious with us forever? Will you stay angry with us for all future generations?
Psalms 90:14Show us every morning your trustworthy love so we may be happy, full of joy throughout our lives.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 13:1
This psalm is the deserted soul's case and cure. Whether it was penned upon any particular occasion does not appear, but in general, I. David sadly complains that God had long withdrawn from him and delayed to relieve him, ver. 1, 2 . II. He earnestly prays to God to consider his case and comfort him, ver. 3, 4 . III. He assures himself of an answer of peace, and therefore concludes the psalm with joy and triumph, because he concludes his deliverance to be as good as wrought, ver. 5, 6 . Read the whole commentary →