Psalm 30

Psalm 30

A psalm of David. A song for the dedication of the Temple.

1 I will exalt you, LORD, for you rescued me.
You refused to let my enemies triumph over me.2 O LORD my God, I cried to you for help,
and you restored my health.3 You brought me up from the grave,t O LORD.
You kept me from falling into the pit of death.4 Sing to the LORD, all you godly ones!
Praise his holy name.5 For his anger lasts only a moment,
but his favor lasts a lifetime!
Weeping may last through the night,
but joy comes with the morning.6 When I was prosperous, I said,
“Nothing can stop me now!”7 Your favor, O LORD, made me as secure as a mountain.
Then you turned away from me, and I was shattered.8 I cried out to you, O LORD.
I begged the Lord for mercy, saying,9 “What will you gain if I die,
if I sink into the grave?
Can my dust praise you?
Can it tell of your faithfulness?10 Hear me, LORD, and have mercy on me.
Help me, O LORD.”11 You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing.
You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy,12 that I might sing praises to you and not be silent.
O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever!

PSALMS 30

A Prayer of Thanks

1 I will praise you, [Lord]!
You saved me from the grave
and kept my enemies
from celebrating my death.

2 I prayed to you, [Lord] God,
and you healed me,

3 saving me from death
and the grave.

4 Your faithful people, [Lord],
will praise you with songs
and honor your holy name.

5 Your anger lasts a little while,
but your kindness lasts
for a lifetime.
At night we may cry,
but when morning comes
we will celebrate.

6 I felt secure and thought,
“I'll never be shaken!”

7 You, [Lord], were my friend,
and you made me strong
as a mighty mountain.
But when you hid your face,
I was crushed.

8 I prayed to you, [Lord],
and in my prayer I said,

9 “What good will it do you
if I am in the grave?
Once I have turned to dust,
how can I praise you
or tell how loyal you are?

10 Have pity, [Lord]! Help!”

11 You have turned my sorrow
into joyful dancing.
No longer am I sad
and wearing sackcloth.t

12 I thank you from my heart,
and I will never stop
singing your praises,
my [Lord] and my God.