Psalm 13/Full

Authorship

This Psalm was authored by David.

Outline

(This began as Wendland's Expository Outline, but may be adapted.)

I. A problem. (1-2)

A. How long will You forget me, O Lord?

B. How long will You hide Your face from me?

C. How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily?

D. How long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

II. A plea. (3-4)

A. Consider and hear me, O Lord my God.

B. Lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death.

C. Don’t let my enemy say, “I have prevailed against him.”

D. Do not let those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.

III. A praise. (5-6)

A. I have trusted in Thy mercy.

B. My heart shall rejoice in Thy salvation.

C. I will sing unto the Lord, because He hath dealt bountifully with me.

Textual Criticism

The following is from Barthélemy's Critique textuelle de l’Ancien Testament volume on the Psalms. For a key to the various symbols and abbreviations, click here.

Ps 13,3(2) יוֹמָם {B} MT, G, α'θ', σ', Hebr, S, T // glos: g

Ps 13,6(5) עָלָי {B} MT, α'σ'θ'εβρ, Hebr, S, T // assim 7,18: G + καὶ ψαλῶ τῷ ὀνόματι κυρίου τοῦ ὑψίστου