Psalms 30

1 A psalm; a song at the dedication of the temple. A psalm of David. I will exalt you, Yahweh, for you have raised me up and have not allowed my enemies to rejoice over me.⋮

2 Yahweh my God, I cried to you for help, and you healed me.⋮

3 Yahweh, you have brought up my soul from Sheol; you have kept me alive from going down to the grave.⋮

4 Sing praises to Yahweh, you his faithful people! Give thanks when you remember his holiness.⋮

5 For his anger is only for a moment; but his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping comes for a night, but joy comes in the morning.⋮

6 In confidence I said, “I will never be shaken.”⋮

7 Yahweh, by your favor you established me as a strong mountain; but when you hid your face, I was troubled.⋮

8 I cried to you, Yahweh, and sought favor from my Lord!⋮

9 What advantage is there in my death, if I go down to the grave? Will the dust praise you? Will it declare your trustworthiness?⋮

10 Hear, Yahweh, and have mercy on me! Yahweh, be my helper.⋮

11 You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have removed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness.⋮

12 So now my glory will sing praise to you and not be silent; Yahweh my God, I will give thanks to you forever!⋮