What Is Psalm 13 About?

Jun 28,2025 00:00

What Is Psalm 13 About?

Psalm 13 is a brief lament where David pours out feelings of abandonment, then pivots to trust in God’s steadfast love and deliverance.

Song of Lament (vv. 1–2)

David begins with raw honesty: “How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever?” expressing deep anguish over perceived silence.

Hopeful Turn (vv. 5–6)

  • “But I have trusted in Your steadfast love”— a conscious choice to remember God’s faithfulness.
  • “I will sing to the LORD, because He has dealt bountifully with me.” Gratitude replaces despair.

Application

Use Psalm 13 as a prayer template: express your pain honestly, then recall God’s past mercy and resolve to praise Him in hope.

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