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?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 13:2

BSB
How long must I wrestle in my soul, with sorrow in my heart each day? How long will my enemy dominate me?
AKJV
How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall my enemy be exalted over me?
CPDV
How long can I take counsel in my soul, sorrowing in my heart throughout the day?
ERV
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?
NHEB
How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart every day? How long shall my enemy triumph over me?
SMT
How long, O Jehovah, wilt thou wholly forget me? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?

Commentary for Psalms 13:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 13:2
Summary
Prolonged sorrow while enemies gain dominance
Event
David endures prolonged sorrow
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament