Psalms 13
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Lutheran reading notes
In Psalms chapter 13, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.
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[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? {chief...: or, overseer}
Psalms 13:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Consider {and} hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the {sleep of} death;
Psalms 13:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; {and} those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
Psalms 13:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
Psalms 13:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
Psalms 13:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.