1 1 1 A psalm. A song. For the dedication of the temple.[a] Of David. 1 +030:1-12 is numbered 30:2-13 in Hebrew texts.+1
1 I will exalt you, Lord, 1 for you lifted me out of the depths 1 and did not let my enemies gloat over me.
2 Lord my God, I called to you for help, 2 and you healed me.
3 You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead; 3 you spared me from going down to the pit.
4 Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people; 4 praise his holy name.
5 For his anger lasts only a moment, 5 but his favor lasts a lifetime; 5 weeping may remain for a night, 5 but rejoicing comes in the morning.
6 When I felt secure, I said, 6 "I will never be shaken."
7 Lord, when you favored me, 7 you made my royal mountain[b] stand firm; 7 but when you hid your face, 7 I was dismayed.
8 To you, Lord, I called; 8 to the Lord I cried for mercy:
9 "What is gained if I am silenced, 9 if I go down to the pit? 9 Will the dust praise you? 9 Will it proclaim your faithfulness?
10 Hear, Lord, and be merciful to me; 10 Lord, be my help."
11 You turned my wailing into dancing; 11 you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
12 that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. 12 Lord my God, I will praise you forever.
