Psalm 30

Psalm 30English Standard VersionA Psalm of David. A song at the dedication of the temple.30 I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up    and have not let my foes rejoice over me.2 O Lord my God, I cried to you for help,    and you have healed me.3 O Lord, you have brought up my soul from Sheol;    you restored me to life from among those who go down to the pit.4 Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints,    and give thanks to his holy name.5 For his anger is but for a moment,    and his favor is for a lifetime.Weeping may tarry for the night,    but joy comes with the morning.6 As for me, I said in my prosperity,    “I shall never be moved.”7 By your favor, O Lord,    you made my mountain stand strong;you hid your face;    I was dismayed.8 To you, O Lord, I cry,    and to the Lord I plead for mercy:9 “What profit is there in my death,    if I go down to the pit?Will the dust praise you?    Will it tell of your faithfulness?10 Hear, O Lord, and be merciful to me!    O Lord, be my helper!”11 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing;    you have loosed my sackcloth    and clothed me with gladness,12 that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent.    O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!