Psalms 13:1
For the end, a Psalm of David. 1 The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. 1 They have corrupted themselves, and become abominable in their devices; 1 There is none that does goodness, there is not even so much as one. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
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 13:24Wherefore hidest thou thyself from me, 1 And deemest me thine enemy? 1
Psalms 74:1For the end, Destroy not, a Psalm of a Song for Asaph. 1
Psalms 85:5For thou, O Lord, art kind, and gentle; 1 And plenteous in mercy to all that call upon thee. 1
Psalms 90:14For he has hoped in me, and I will deliver him: 1 I will protect him, because he has known my name. 1
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it was penned upon any particular occasion does not appear, but in general, I. David sadly complains that God had long withdrawn from him and delayed to relieve him, ver. 1, 2 .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 →