Psalms 30
1 A Psalm. A song for the dedication of the temple. Of David. I will exalt You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up and have not allowed my foes to rejoice over me.
A psalm of David. A psalm for the dedication of the Temple. I want to tell everyone how good you are, Lord, for you saved me, and you didn't let my enemies triumph over me.
2 O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.
Lord, my God, I called out to you for help, and you have healed me.
Lord, you rescued me from the grave, you brought me back to life, saving me from going down into the pit of death. (Sheol h7585)
4 Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, and praise His holy name.
You who trust the Lord, sing praises to him, and be thankful for his holy character!
5 For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.
For his anger only lasts a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime. You may spend the night in tears, but happiness comes with the morning.
6 In prosperity I said, “I will never be shaken.”
When things were going well, I said, “Nothing will ever shake me!”
7 O LORD, You favored me; You made my mountain stand strong. When You hid Your face, I was dismayed.
Lord, when you showed me your favor I stood as strong as a mountain; when you turned away from me I was terrified.
8 To You, O LORD, I called, and I begged my Lord for mercy:
I called out to you for help, Lord. I asked the Lord for grace, saying,
9 “What gain is there in my bloodshed, in my descent to the Pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness?
What would you gain if I die, if I go down into the pit of death? Would my dust praise you? Would it tell of your trustworthiness?
10 Hear me, O LORD, and have mercy; O LORD, be my helper.”
Please listen to me, Lord, and be gracious to me! Lord, you are the one who helps me.
11 You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
You have turned my weeping into dancing. You have taken off my clothes of sackcloth and dressed me in happiness,
12 that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.
so I can sing praises to you and not keep quiet. Lord my God, I will thank you forever!
