Psalms 13:3-6

3 Look at me, O Lord my God, and answer me. Restore my strength; don't let me die.

4 Don't let my enemies say, "We have defeated him." Don't let them gloat over my downfall.

5 I rely on your constant love; I will be glad, because you will rescue me.

6 I will sing to you, O Lord, because you have been good to me.

Psalms 13:3-6 Meaning and Commentary

To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David. According to Theodoret this psalm was written by David, not when he fled from Saul, but from Absalom; and gives this reason for it, what happened to him from Saul was before his sin, and therefore he could speak with great boldness; but what befell him from Absalom was after it, and therefore mourning and groans were mixed with his words.