“At first this one makes many plans in his soul, but in the end [see v. 5], he rests in the great plan of God for everyone, whose spirit is in the root of Jesse.”
Origen of Alexandria, 3th c. — SELECTIONS FROM THE PSALMS 13:2
Original
2How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
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1How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
— Psalms 13:2 —
3Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
4Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.