Psalm 30

Joy in the Morning

A psalm; a dedication song for the house. Of David.

¹I will exalt you, Lord,

because you have lifted me up ^a

and have not allowed my enemies

to triumph over me. ^b

²Lord my God,

I cried to you for help, and you healed me. ^c

³Lord, you brought me up from Sheol; ^d

you spared me from among those

going down ^e to the Pit. ^f

⁴Sing to the Lord, you his faithful ones,

and praise his holy name. ^g

⁵For his anger lasts only a moment,

but his favor, a lifetime.

Weeping may stay overnight,

but there is joy in the morning. ^h

⁶When I was secure, I said,

“I will never be shaken.” ⁱ

⁷Lord, when you showed your favor,

you made me stand like a strong mountain; ^j

when you hid your face, I was terrified. ^k

⁸Lord, I called to you;

I sought favor from my Lord: ^l

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? ^m

¹⁰Lord, listen and be gracious to me;

Lord, be my helper.” ⁿ

¹¹You turned my lament into dancing;

you removed my sackcloth

and clothed me with gladness, ^o

¹²so that I can sing to you and not be silent.

Lord my God, I will praise you forever. ^p