Psalm 30:title–12

Joy in the Morning

A psalm; a dedication song for the house. Davidic.

¹I will exalt You, Lord,

because You have lifted me up ^o

and have not allowed my enemies

to triumph over me. ^p

²Lord my God,

I cried to You for help, and You healed me. ^q

³Lord, You brought me up from Sheol; ^r

You spared me from among those

going down ^sto the Pit. ^t

⁴Sing to Yahweh, you His faithful ones,

and praise His holy name. ^u

⁵For His anger lasts only a moment,

but His favor, a lifetime.

Weeping may spend the night,

but there is joy in the morning. ^v

⁶When I was secure, I said,

“I will never be shaken.” ^w

⁷Lord, when You showed Your favor,

You made me stand like a strong mountain; ^x

when You hid Your face, I was terrified. ^y

⁸Lord, I called to You;

I sought favor from my Lord: ^z

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? ^a

¹⁰Lord, listen and be gracious to me;

Lord, be my helper.” ^b

¹¹You turned my lament into dancing;

You removed my sackcloth

and clothed me with gladness, ^c

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

Lord my God, I will praise You forever. ^d