The following is an English translation of Psalm 13 into song by linguists & professional musicians under the auspices of The Spoken English Bible , an oral Bible translation designed to reach Americans who may not yet engage with Scripture and to serve as a model for Bible translation in minority languages.

Lyrics:
1 How long, Yahweh, how long Did You abandon me?
How long, Yahweh, how long
Will You hide Your face?
2 How long will my plans turn into failures?
How long?
How long will my heart feel only sorrow?
How long?
How long will my enemy defeat me, always?
How long?
3 Think about me, answer me,
Fill my eyes with light again.
Before I fade away,
I see the face of death approaching.
4 Otherwise my enemies will celebrate my defeat.
5 I still trust Your endless love
And celebrate all that You’ve done.
6 I will sing and worship You, You’re always so generous.
5 I still trust Your endless love
And celebrate all that You’ve done.
6 I will sing and worship You, You’re always so generous.

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