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

1 I will exalt you, Lord,

because you have lifted me up  * 30:1 Ps 3:3

and have not allowed my enemies

to triumph over me.  * 30:1 Ps 25:2; 35:19

2 Lord my God,

I cried to you for help, and you healed me.  * 30:2 Ps 88:13

3 Lord, you brought me up from Sheol;  * 30:3 Ps 86:13

you spared me from among those

going down  * 30:3 Some Hb mss, LXX, Theod, Orig, Syr; other Hb mss, Aq, Sym, Tg, Jer read from going down to the Pit.  * 30:3 Ps 28:1; 88:4; 143:7

4 Sing to the Lord, you his faithful ones,

and praise his holy name.  * 30:4 Ps 50:5; 149:1

5 For his anger lasts only a moment,

but his favor, a lifetime.

Weeping may stay overnight,

but there is joy in the morning.  * 30:5 Ps 103:9; Is 54:7–8; 2Co 4:17

6 When I was secure, I said,

"I will never be shaken."  * 30:6 Ps 10:6; 62:2,6

7 Lord, when you showed your favor,

you made me stand like a strong mountain;  * 30:7 Ps 20:8

when you hid your face, I was terrified.  * 30:7 Ps 104:29

8 Lord, I called to you;

I sought favor from my Lord:  * 30:8 Ps 119:58

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?  * 30:9 Ps 6:5; 88:10–12

10 Lord, listen and be gracious to me;

Lord, be my helper."  * 30:10 Ps 4:1; 27:7

11 You turned my lament into dancing;

you removed my sackcloth

and clothed me with gladness,  * 30:11 Ec 3:4; Is 61:10; Jr 31:13

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

Lord my God, I will praise you forever.  * 30:12 Ps 44:8; 108:1