Psalm 13

(A) Thinking

1. 13 Who wrote this poem? To whom? Author's name or source note

David wrote it.

(2) to the director.

2. What questions does the poet ask the Lord? What is the poet's state? 1/2

Lord, how long will you forget me? Will it last forever? How long will you hide your face from me? I am thinking in my heart, how long will I be sad for a day? How long will my enemies rise up and oppress me?

(2) shows that the poet is in despair.

3. What does the poet say the Lord is to him? What does he ask God to do? Why does he pray like this? 3/4

(1) the Lord my god.

Please look at me and answer me so that my eyes can be clear.

3 lest I sleep to death; Lest my enemy say, I have overcome him. Lest my enemies rejoice when I tremble.

4. The poet said, but I rely on God's something! What makes him happy inside? five

But I believe in your kindness.

My heart rejoices at your salvation.

6. What does the poet want to do? What's going on here? six

I want to sing to God.

Because he is very kind to me.

(2) Application

Think about whether you have a poet experience with God's help. How did you win in the end?

(1) had such experience.

(2) Quietly before God, seize God's promise, not by sight, but by faith, wait quietly, and truly experience that God is the god in power. He makes my benefits surpass him, exceeding my requirements and thoughts.

(Li Xia)