Psalms 30

A song of David for the dedication[159] of the Temple.[160]

<1> Lord, you lifted me out of my troubles.

You did not give my enemies a reason to laugh,

so I will praise you.

<2> Lord my God, I prayed to you,

and you healed me.

<3> Lord, you lifted me out of the grave.

I was falling into the place of death, but you saved my life.

<4> Praise the Lord, you who are loyal to him!

Praise his holy name[161]!

<5> His anger lasts for a little while,

but then his kindness brings life.

The night may be filled with tears,

but in the morning we can sing for joy!

<6> When I was safe and secure,

I thought nothing could hurt me.

<7> Yes, Lord, while you were kind to me,

I felt like nothing could defeat me.[162]

But when you turned away from me,

I was filled with fear.

<8> So Lord, I turned and prayed to you.

I asked you to show me mercy.

<9> I said, "What good is it if I die

and go down into the grave?

The dead just lie in the dirt.

They cannot praise you.

They cannot tell anyone how faithful you are.

<10> Lord, hear my prayer,

and be kind to me.

Lord, help me!"

<11> You have changed my crying into dancing.

You have taken away my clothes of sadness

and covered me with joy.

<12> You wanted me to praise you

and not be silent. Lord, my God, I will praise you forever!