Psalm 30[a] A psalm. A song. For the dedication of the temple.[b] Of David.

1 I will exalt you, Lord,     for you lifted me out of the depths     and did not let my enemies gloat over me. 2 Lord my God, I called to you for help,     and you healed me. 3 You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead;     you spared me from going down to the pit.

4 Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people;     praise his holy name. 5 For his anger lasts only a moment,     but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night,     but rejoicing comes in the morning.

6 When I felt secure, I said,     “I will never be shaken.” 7 Lord, when you favored me,     you made my royal mountain[c] stand firm; but when you hid your face,     I was dismayed.

8 To you, Lord, I called;     to the Lord I cried for mercy: 9 “What is gained if I am silenced,     if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise you?     Will it proclaim your faithfulness? 10 Hear, Lord, and be merciful to me;     Lord, be my help.”

11 You turned my wailing into dancing;     you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, 12 that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent.     Lord my God, I will praise you forever.