How long, Yahweh? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?
Psalms 13:1 · WEBRead the whole chapter →
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From this verse, the Word reaches
In parallel withRevelation 6:10
The martyrs under the altar cry the same how long; the psalmist's question is heaven's question too.
“They cried with a loud voice, saying, “How long, Master, the holy and true, until you judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?””
In parallel withHabakkuk 1:2
Habakkuk prayed it first: how long will I cry, and you will not hear?
“Yahweh, how long will I cry, and you will not hear? I cry out to you “Violence!” and will you not save?”
In contrast toPsalms 13:5
The psalm does not end where it begins: but I trust in your loving kindness.
“But I trust in your loving kindness. My heart rejoices in your salvation.”
That reaches back to this verse
In contrast to (this verse)Psalms 13:5
The same psalm moves from how long, Yahweh to trust: but I trust in your loving kindness.
“But I trust in your loving kindness. My heart rejoices in your salvation.”