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