PSALM 30 A psalm. A song. For the dedication of the temple.[b]Of David.

1I will exaltyou,Lord,for you lifted me out of the depthsand did not let my enemies gloat over me.2Lordmy 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.

4Singthe praises of theLord, you his faithful people;praise his holy name.5For his angerlasts only a moment,but his favor lasts a lifetime;weepingmay stay for the night,but rejoicing comes in the morning.

6When I felt secure, I said,I will never be shaken.7Lord, when you favored 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:9What 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 wailinginto dancing;you removed my sackclothand clothed me with joy,12that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent.Lordmy God, I will praiseyou forever.