Psalm 13, side by side

Two versions of the same chapter. Each row is one verse, so you can see how the wording changes.

Modern

1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me?

Classic

1How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?

Modern

2How long must I wrestle in my soul, with sorrow in my heart each day? How long will my enemy dominate me?

Classic

2How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

Modern

3Consider me and respond, O LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death,

Classic

3Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;

Modern

4lest my enemy say, “I have overcome him,” and my foes rejoice when I fall.

Classic

4Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.

Modern

5But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; my heart will rejoice in Your salvation.

Classic

5But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.

Modern

6I will sing to the LORD, for He has been good to me.

Classic

6I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.

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