Behold, and answer me, Yahweh, my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death;
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Lest my enemy say, "I have prevailed against him;" Lest my adversaries rejoice when I fall.
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But I trust in your loving kindness. My heart rejoices in your salvation.
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I will sing to Yahweh, because he has been good to me. For the Chief Musician. By David.
Psalms 13:6 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 13:6 say?
Psalms 13:6 in the World English Bible reads: “I will sing to Yahweh, because he has been good to me. For the Chief Musician. By David.”
Where is Psalms 13:6 in the Bible?
Psalms 13:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 13, verse 6.
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 13:6.
What translation should I read Psalms 13:6 in?
Psalms 13:6 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 13:6?
Psalms 13:6 reads (WEB): “I will sing to Yahweh, because he has been good to me. For the Chief Musician. By David.” 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.