Psalm 13 with Ocean Waves | Psalms and Tides

Experience Psalm 13 from the King James Version with calming ocean waves in this peaceful Psalms and Tides episode for prayer, hope, reflection, rest, and sleep. Psalm 13 begins with one of the most tender cries in Scripture: “How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD?” It is a Psalm for seasons of waiting, sorrow, uncertainty, and unanswered questions. David brings his distress plainly before God, asking for light, help, and deliverance. Yet this short Psalm does not remain in lament. It turns gently toward trust: “But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.” By the end, David is singing to the Lord, remembering that God has dealt bountifully with him. In this episode of Psalms and Tides, the steady rhythm of the sea creates a peaceful space for Scripture, prayer, reflection, and rest. As you listen, may Psalm 13 help you bring your honest questions before the Lord, wait upon His mercy, and rest in the hope of His salvation. Psalm 13, King James Version. Highlighted verses Psalm 13:1 — “How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?” Psalm 13:3 — “Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes…” Psalm 13:5 — “But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.” Psalm 13:6 — “I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.”