Psalms 13

1-2Long enough, God —

you’ve ignored me long enough.

I’ve looked at the back of your head

long enough. Long enough

I’ve carried this ton of trouble,

lived with a stomach full of pain.

Long enough my arrogant enemies

have looked down their noses at me.

3-4Take a good look at me, God , my God;

I want to look life in the eye,

So no enemy can get the best of me

or laugh when I fall on my face.

5-6I’ve thrown myself headlong into your arms—

I’m celebrating your rescue.

I’m singing at the top of my lungs,

I’m so full of answered prayers.

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