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Atomic Bible
Psalms 13:3
Consider me and respond, O LORD my God.
from How Long, O LORD?, Psalms 13:1-6
What it says

David asks the LORD his God to consider him, answer him, and light up his eyes.

What it is doing

This verse turns lament into urgent petition for reviving attention.

In context

1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 2How long must I wrestle in my soul, 3Consider me and respond, O LORD my God. 4lest my enemy say, “I have overcome him,” 5But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; 6I will sing to the LORD,