Psalms 13:2 nasb — How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will my enemy be exalted over…

NASB

"How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will my enemy be exalted over me?"

— Psalms 13:2, NASB

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Psalms 13 — Context

1

How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me?

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How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will my enemy be exalted over me?

3

Consider and answer me, O LORD my God; Enlighten my eyes, or I will sleep the sleep of death,

4

And my enemy will say, "I have overcome him," And my adversaries will rejoice when I am shaken.

5

But I have trusted in Your lovingkindness; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.

Psalms 13:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 13:2 say?
Psalms 13:2 in the NASB reads: “How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will my enemy be exalted over me?”
Where is Psalms 13:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 13:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 13, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 13:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 13:2 in?
Psalms 13:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 13:2?
Psalms 13:2 reads (NASB): “How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will my enemy be exalted over me?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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