Psalm 30

Psalm 30

A psalm by David sung at the dedication of the temple. 

¹I will honor you highly, O Lord, 

because you have pulled me out ⸤of the pit⸥ 

and have not let my enemies rejoice over me. 

²O Lord my God, 

I cried out to you for help, 

and you healed me. 

³O Lord, you brought me up from the grave. 

You called me back to life 

from among those who had gone into the pit. 

⁴Make music to praise the Lord, you faithful people who belong to him. 

Remember his holiness by giving thanks. 

⁵His anger lasts only a moment. 

His favor lasts a lifetime. 

Weeping may last for the night, 

but there is a song of joy in the morning. 

⁶When all was well with me, I said, 

“I will never be shaken.” 

⁷O Lord, by your favor you have made my mountain stand firm. 

When you hid your face, I was terrified. 

⁸I will cry out to you, O Lord. 

I will plead to the Lord for mercy: 

⁹“How will you profit if my blood is shed, 

if I go into the pit? 

Will the dust ⸤of my body⸥ give thanks to you? 

Will it tell about your truth?” 

¹⁰Hear, O Lord, and have pity on me! 

O Lord, be my helper! 

¹¹You have changed my sobbing into dancing. 

You have removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy 

¹²so that my soul^amay praise you with music and not be silent. 

O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever.