Psalms 13:2
“How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?”
Psalms 13:2 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
- DRADouay–Rheims
- How long shall I take counsels in my soul, sorrow in my heart all the day?
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
- DARBYDarby
- How long shall I take counsel in my soul, with sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
- WEBThe World English Bible
- How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart every day? How long shall my enemy triumph over me?
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Till when do I set counsels in my soul? Sorrow in my heart daily? Till when is mine enemy exalted over me?
- BPVBiblePics Version
- How long must I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me?
- BPVBiblePics Version
- How long must I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me?
Context: Psalms 13
1{To 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.
About Psalms 13: Trusting in God's Unfailing Love
In Psalm 13, the psalmist cries out to God in distress and despair, feeling forgotten and abandoned. Despite his feelings, he chooses to embrace faith and trust in God's unfailing love, praising Him for His goodness, mercy and salvation.
Commentary
Throughout life, there may be times of trials and tribulations, where we may feel forgotten and abandoned by God. In Psalm 13, the psalmist expresses his honest emotions, but ultimately chooses to surrender his fears and anxieties to God. With trust and unwavering faith, he declares God's goodness and salvation, ultimately finding comfort and joy in His presence.Psalm 13 offers a message of hope for all those who may be struggling with difficult situations. It reminds us that we can trust in God's unfailing love, and that He is always present, even in the midst of our darkest moments. May we be encouraged by this Psalm to seek God's face and choose to trust in His goodness and grace, no matter what circumstances we may face.