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Psalms 13:2

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 13:2 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Psalms 13:2 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Psalms 13:2 — KJV

“How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?”

— Psalms 13:2 (KJV)

Psalms 13:2 in Context — About the Book of Psalms

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Cross-References for Psalms 13:2

“Lest the avenger of the blood pursue the slayer, while his heart is hot, and overtake him, because the way is long, and slay him; whereas he was not worthy of death, inasmuch as he hated him not in time past. slay...: Heb. smite him in life in...: Heb. from yesterday the third day”

Shares key themes with Psalms 13:2: long, take, heart

“And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.”

Shares key themes with Psalms 13:2: heart, mine, exalted

“Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it.”

Shares key themes with Psalms 13:2: take, soul, mine

“Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his! how long? and to him that ladeth himself with thick clay! Woe...: or, Ho, he”

Shares key themes with Psalms 13:2: how, long, take

“Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yea, let him tread down my life upon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust. Selah.”

Shares key themes with Psalms 13:2: take, soul, mine

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey