Psalm 30

Joy in the Morning

A psalm; a dedication song for the house. Of David.

I will exalt you, Lord,

because you have lifted me up†

and have not allowed my enemies

to triumph over me.†

2Lord my God,

I cried to you for help, and you healed me.†

3Lord, you brought me up from Sheol;†

you spared me from among those

going down† to the Pit.†

4Sing to the Lord, you his faithful ones,

and praise his holy name.†

5For his anger lasts only a moment,

but his favor, a lifetime.

Weeping may stay overnight,

but there is joy in the morning.†

6When I was secure, I said,

“I will never be shaken.”†

7Lord, when you showed your favor,

you made me stand like a strong mountain;†

when you hid your face, I was terrified.†

8Lord, I called to you;

I sought favor from my Lord:†

9“What gain is there in my death,

if I go down to the Pit?

Will the dust praise you?

Will it proclaim your truth?†

10Lord, listen and be gracious to me;

Lord, be my helper.Ӡ

11You turned my lament into dancing;

you removed my sackcloth

and clothed me with gladness,†

12so that I can sing to you and not be silent.

Lord my God, I will praise you forever.†