1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?2How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?3Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;4Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.5But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.6I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
1LORD, how long must I wait? Will you forget me for ever? How long will you turn your face away from me?2How long must I struggle with my thoughts? How long must my heart be sad day after day? How long will my enemies keep winning the battle over me?3LORD my God, look at me and answer me. Give me new life, or I will die.4Then my enemies will say, ‘We have beaten him.’ They will be filled with joy when I die.5But I trust in your faithful love. My heart is filled with joy because you will save me.6I will sing praise to the LORD. He has been so good to me.