Psalms 30
A psalm. A song. For the dedication of the temple. ▼▼Or palace Of David.
1I will exalt you, Lord,for you lifted me out of the depths
and did not let my enemies gloat over me.
2Lord my God, I called to you for help,
and you healed me.
3You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead;
you spared me from going down to the pit.
4Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people;
praise his holy name.
5For his anger lasts only a moment,
but his favour lasts a lifetime;
weeping may stay for the night,
but rejoicing comes in the morning.
6When I felt secure, I said,
‘I shall never be shaken.’
7Lord, when you favoured me,
you made my royal mountain ▼
▼That is, Mount Zion
stand firm;but when you hid your face,
I was dismayed.
8To you, Lord, I called;
to the Lord I cried for mercy:
9‘What is gained if I am silenced,
if I go down to the pit?
Will the dust praise you?
Will it proclaim your faithfulness?
10Hear, Lord, and be merciful to me;
Lord, be my help.’
11You turned my wailing into dancing;
you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
12that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent.
Lord my God, I will praise you for ever.
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