Psa 13:1 | Clarke | e4.org | PSALM XIII This Psalm contains the sentiments of an afflicted soul that earnestly desires succour from the Lord. The psalmist complains of delay , 1-3; prays for light and comfort, because he finds himself on the brink of death , 3; dreads the revilings of his enemies , 4; anticipates a favourable answer, and promises thanksgiving , 5, 6. NOTES ON PSALM XIII There is nothing particular in the inscription. The Psalm is supposed to have been written during the captivity, and to contain the prayers and supplications of the distressed Israelites, worn out with their long and oppressive bondage. Verse 1. How long wilt thou forget me ] The words ad anah, to what length, to what time , translated here how long ? are four times repeated in the two first verses, and point out at once great dejection and extreme earnestness of soul. Hide thy face from me? ] How long shall I be destitute of a clear sense of thy approbation ?

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PSALM XIII

This Psalm contains the sentiments of an afflicted soul that earnestly desires succour from the Lord. The psalmist complains of delay, 1-3;

prays for light and comfort, because he finds himself on the brink of death, 3;

dreads the revilings of his enemies, 4;

anticipates a favourable answer, and promises thanksgiving,

5, 6.

NOTES ON PSALM XIII

There is nothing particular in the inscription. The Psalm is supposed to have been written during the captivity, and to contain the prayers and supplications of the distressed Israelites, worn out with their long and oppressive bondage.

Verse 1. How long wilt thou forget me] The words ad anah, to what length, to what time, translated here how long? are four times repeated in the two first verses, and point out at once great dejection and extreme earnestness of soul.

Hide thy face from me?] How long shall I be destitute of a clear sense of thy approbation?