Christian Standard Bible | NET Bible |
1I will exalt you, LORD, because you have lifted me up and have not allowed my enemies to triumph over me. | 1A 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. |
2LORD my God, I cried to you for help, and you healed me. | 2O LORD my God, I cried out to you and you healed me. |
3LORD, you brought me up from Sheol; you spared me from among those going down to the Pit. | 3O LORD, you pulled me up from Sheol; you rescued me from among those descending into the grave. |
4Sing to the LORD, you his faithful ones, and praise his holy name. | 4Sing to the LORD, you faithful followers of his; give thanks to 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. | 5For 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. |
6When I was secure, I said, "I will never be shaken." | 6In my self-confidence I said, "I will never be upended." |
7LORD, when you showed your favor, you made me stand like a strong mountain; when you hid your face, I was terrified. | 7O LORD, in your good favor you made me secure. Then you rejected me and I was terrified. |
8LORD, I called to you; I sought favor from my Lord: | 8To you, O LORD, I cried out; I begged the Lord for mercy: |
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? | 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? |
10LORD, listen and be gracious to me; LORD, be my helper." | 10Hear, O LORD, and have mercy on me! O LORD, deliver me!" |
11You turned my lament into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, | 11Then you turned my lament into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and covered me with joy. |
12so that I can sing to you and not be silent. LORD my God, I will praise you forever. | 12So now my heart will sing to you and not be silent; O LORD my God, I will always give thanks to you. |
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