“As we sin, the adversary becomes haughty and domineering over us, and we are pressed down by our sin; this is really the nature of sin, to cast down and to oppress the spirit.”
Eusebius of Caesarea, 4th c. — COMMENTARY ON PSALMS 13:1-4
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4Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
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2How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
3Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
— Psalms 13:4 —
5But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
6I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.