Psalm 30^[a]

A psalm. A song. For the dedication of the temple.^[b] Of David.

¹ I will exalt you, Lord,for you lifted me out of the depthsand did not let my enemies gloat over me.² Lord my God, I called to you for help,and you healed me.³ You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead;you spared me from going down to the pit.

⁴ Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people;praise his holy name.⁵ For his anger lasts only a moment,but his favor lasts a lifetime;weeping may stay for the night,but rejoicing comes in the morning.

⁶ When I felt secure, I said,“I will never be shaken.”⁷ Lord, when you favored me,you made my royal mountain^[c] stand firm;but when you hid your face,I was dismayed.

⁸ To 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?¹⁰ Hear, Lord, and be merciful to me;Lord, be my help.”

¹¹ You turned my wailing into dancing;you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,¹² that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent.Lord my God, I will praise you forever.