Psalms 30

  1. 1

    A psalm, a song used at the dedication of the temple; by David. I will praise you, O Lord, for you lifted me up and did not allow my enemies to gloat over me.

  2. 2

    O Lord my God, I cried out to you and you healed me.

  3. 3

    O Lord, you pulled me up from Sheol; you rescued me from among those descending into the grave.

  4. 4

    Sing to the Lord, you faithful followers of his; give thanks to his holy name.

  5. 5

    For his anger lasts only a brief moment, and his good favor restores one’s life. One may experience sorrow during the night, but joy arrives in the morning.

  6. 6

    In my self-confidence I said, “I will never be shaken.”

  7. 7

    O Lord, in your good favor you made me secure. Then you rejected me and I was terrified.

  8. 8

    To you, O Lord, I cried out; I begged the Lord for mercy:

  9. 9

    “What profit is there in taking my life, in my descending into the Pit? Can the dust of the grave praise you? Can it declare your loyalty?

  10. 10

    Hear, O Lord, and have mercy on me. O Lord, deliver me.”

  11. 11

    Then you turned my lament into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and covered me with joy.

  12. 12

    So now my heart will sing to you and not be silent; O Lord my God, I will always give thanks to you.