Psalms 30

1 A psalm of a canticle, at the dedication of David’s house. I will extol thee, O Lord, for thou hast upheld me: and hast not made my enemies to rejoice over me.

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.

2 O Lord my God, I have cried to thee, and then hast healed me.

O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.

3 Thou hast brought forth, O Lord, my soul from hell: thou hast saved me from them that go down into the pit. (Sheol h7585)

O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol; You spared me from descending into the Pit. (Sheol h7585)

4 Sing to the Lord, O ye his saints: and give praise to the memory of his holiness.

Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, and praise His holy name.

5 For wrath is in his indignation; and life in his good will. In the evening weeping shall have place, and in the morning gladness.

For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.

6 And in my abundance I said: I shall never be moved.

In prosperity I said, “I will never be shaken.”

7 O Lord, in thy favour, thou gavest strength to my beauty. Thou turnedst away thy face from me, and I became troubled.

O LORD, You favored me; You made my mountain stand strong. When You hid Your face, I was dismayed.

8 To thee, O Lord, will I cry: and I will make supplication to my God.

To You, O LORD, I called, and I begged my Lord for mercy:

9 What profit is there in my blood, whilst I go down to corruption? Shall dust confess to thee, or declare thy truth?

“What gain is there in my bloodshed, in my descent to the Pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness?

10 The Lord hath heard, and hath had mercy on me: the Lord became my helper.

Hear me, O LORD, and have mercy; O LORD, be my helper.”

11 Thou hast turned for me my mourning into joy: thou hast cut my sackcloth, and hast compassed me with gladness:

You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,

12 To the end that my glory may sing to thee, and I may not regret: O Lord my God, I will give praise to thee for ever.

that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.