The Book of Psalms
Psalms 30
A Psalm. A song for the dedication of the temple. Of David.
You Turned My Mourning into Dancing
1 I will exalt You, O LORD,for You have lifted me upand have not allowed my foesto rejoice over me.
O LORD my God, I cried to You for help,and You healed me.
O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol;You spared me from descending into the Pit.
Sing to the LORD, O you His saints,and praise His holy name.Or and praise the memorial of His holiness; see Exodus 3:15.
For His anger is fleeting,but His favor lasts a lifetime.Weeping may stay the night,but joy comes in the morning.
In prosperity I said,“ I will never be shaken.”
O LORD, You favored me;You made my mountain stand strong.When You hid Your face,I was dismayed.
To You, O LORD, I called,and I begged my Lord for mercy:
“ What gain is there in my bloodshed,in my descent to the Pit?Will the dust praise You?Will it proclaim Your faithfulness?Or in my destructionOr to corruption
Hear me, O LORD, and have mercy;O LORD, be my helper.”
You turned my mourning into dancing;You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent.O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.