For the music director; a psalm of David.
13:1 How long, Lord, will you continue to ignore me? 2
How long will you pay no attention to me? 3
74:19 Do not hand the life of your dove 4 over to a wild animal!
Do not continue to disregard 5 the lives of your oppressed people!
1 sn Psalm 13. The psalmist, who is close to death, desperately pleads for God’s deliverance and affirms his trust in God’s faithfulness.
2 tn Heb “will you forget me continually.”
3 tn Heb “will you hide your face from me.”
4 sn Your dove. The psalmist compares weak and vulnerable Israel to a helpless dove.
5 tn Heb “do not forget forever.”