Psalm 30

Psalm 30

JOY IN THE MORNING

A psalm; a dedication song for the house. Of David.

¹I will exalt you, Lord,

because you have lifted me up^ab

and have not allowed my enemies

to triumph over me.^ac

²Lord my God,

I cried to you for help, and you healed me.^ad

³Lord, you brought me up from Sheol;^ae

you spared me from among those

going down^B to the Pit.^a

⁴Sing to the Lord, you his faithful ones,

and praise his holy name.^b

⁵For his anger lasts only a moment,

but his favor, a lifetime.

Weeping may stay overnight,

but there is joy in the morning.^c

⁶When I was secure, I said,

“I will never be shaken.”^d

⁷Lord, when you showed your favor,

you made me stand like a strong mountain;^e

when you hid your face, I was terrified.^f

⁸Lord, I called to you;

I sought favor from my Lord:^g

⁹“What gain is there in my death,

if I go down to the Pit?

Will the dust praise you?

Will it proclaim your truth?^h

¹⁰Lord, listen and be gracious to me;

Lord, be my helper.”ⁱ

¹¹You turned my lament into dancing;

you removed my sackcloth

and clothed me with gladness,^j

¹²so that I can sing to you and not be silent.

Lord my God, I will praise you forever.^k