Psalm 13:6

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Psalms 13:1-6

The Joy of Trust Psalms 13:0 "How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me." ( Psa 13:1 ). This psalm begins with winter and ends with summer. It is most noteworthy, as we have already seen, how the Psalmist often sings himself out of his trouble. The hymn begins in a low muffled tone expressive of sorrow, almost hopeless, and gradually the tone heightens until the closing verse becomes a burst of rapture and thankfulness. Surely it is well even... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 13:5-6

See how the note is changed. Yes! when a soul is thus enabled to act faith upon Jesus, and the divine promises in him, there will be soon cause to praise and sing aloud of God's faithfulness and bounty. But do not fail, Reader, to observe with me what the joy of the soul here is. Not that his frames were altered; not that his heart was enlarged; not that more light was brought into his soul: these things he had, and these were all precious; but these were the effects and not the cause of his... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 13:6

REFLECTIONS READER! in following the sweet steps of soul exercises which are marked in this Psalm, while God the Holy Ghost is our Guide, how lovely is it to eye Jesus as having gone before. Yes! thou Holy One of God! what sorrow, what trial, what distress or anguish of spirit can any one of thy redeemed be called to, where thy bright and blessed example doth not hold forth precious views to console, as well as gracious paths to follow. Oh, Lord! vouchsafe to sanctify every appointment to our... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 13:6

Man, who wished sincerely to practise his religion, like Daniel, &c. Such you have persecuted, and hence God has filled you with alarms, and will punish you. (Calmet) --- Some persevere in justice, amid the general contagion and insults of men. (Worthington) read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 13:1-6

A Prayer for Relief in the Midst of Trouble. David may well apply as a type, so far as his experience during the persecution by Saul is concerned, to the believing sufferer and Christian martyr of every age. To the chief musician, to be used in the Temple services, a psalm of David. v. 1. How long wilt Thou forget me, O Lord? Forever? It seemed to David, in the anguish of his spirit during the long period when he was hunted almost like a wild beast, that the Lord had entirely forsaken him. ... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 13:1-6

Psalms 13:0To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David1 How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? forever?How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?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?3 Consider and hear me, O Lord my God:Lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;4 Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him;And those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.5 But I have trusted in... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 13:1-6

the Bounty of God and the Folly of Men Psalms 13:1-6 ; Psalms 14:1-7 The first of these psalms evidently dates from the Sauline persecutions, 1 Samuel 19:1 . Four times the persecuted soul cries, How long! The psalm begins in deepest dejection, but clears as it proceeds. Prayer often proves to be the ladder from the deepest dungeon to the more radiant day. We find here depression, Psalms 13:1-2 ; supplication, Psalms 13:3-4 ; assurance, Psalms 13:5-6 . Do not carry your anxieties in... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 13:1-6

This little psalm is very full of beauty as it traces the way by which many a tried and , tempest-tossed soul has found consolation and strength. First of all, there is the cry almost of despair. Foes are oppressing the men of faith. There seems to be no succor even from Jehovah. Yet carefully note that his faith in Jehovah, who is God, abides. He is able to help. To Him then he cries. This is a lesson of profound value. If the heart be overburdened and Jehovah seems to hide His face, let the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 13:5-6

‘But I have trusted in your covenant love (lovingkindness within the covenant); My heart will rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to YHWH, Because he has dealt bountifully with me. But the psalmist finishes on a note of assurance. In the darkness he finds light. He reminds YHWH that he is trusting to His covenant love. That is what the covenant is all about, that YHWH will act on behalf of those who are faithful towards Him. So he anticipates deliverance, and that he will again sing to YHWH,... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 13:1-6

XIII. A Prayer in Distress with Confidence of Final Victory. Psalms 13:2 . Read, “ How long must I bear affliction on my soul?” ( Psalms 13:2 a) and in the same verse “ day and night” (LXX, in some codices) or by conjecture “ day after day.” Psalms 13:5 f. confidence in coming deliverance. read more

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