Over a third of the psalms can be categorized as Lament Psalms. They are important for us to read and to think about. They give us words to express our own sorrows, and they give us permission to use such words, to admit such feelings.
The usual format includes: addressing God directly, voicing the complaint, and, often, expressing trust in God to handle the problem.
Psalm 13 begins, "How long, O Lord?" Are we uncomfortable voicing complaints and doubts?
Suggested reading: James E. Bowley, Introduction to Hebrew Bible.
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