Psalm 30

Psalm 30[a]

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

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

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

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

8To 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?
10Hear, Lord, and be merciful to me;
    Lord, be my help.’

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

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 30:1 In Hebrew texts 30:1-12 is numbered 30:2-13.
  2. Psalm 30:1 Title: Or palace
  3. Psalm 30:7 That is, Mount Zion
Psalm 30