1 I will exalt You, Lord, for You have lifted me up,

And have not let my enemies rejoice over me.

2 Lord my God,

I cried to You for help, and You healed me.

3 Lord, You have brought up my soul from *Sheol;

You have kept me alive, *that I would not go down to the pit.

4 Sing praise to the Lord, you His godly ones,

And praise the mention of His holiness.

5 For His anger is but for a moment,

His favor is for a lifetime;

Weeping may last for the night,

But a shout of joy comes in the morning.

6 Now as for me, I said in my prosperity,

"I will never be moved."

7 Lord, by Your favor You have made my mountain to stand strong;

You hid Your face, I was dismayed.

8 To You, Lord, I called,

And to the Lord I pleaded for compassion:

9 "What gain is there in my blood, if I go down to the pit?

Will the dust praise You? Will it declare Your faithfulness?

10 "Hear, Lord, and be gracious to me;

Lord, be my helper."

11 You have turned my mourning into dancing for me;

You have untied my sackcloth and encircled me with joy,

12 That my*soul may sing praise to You and not be silent.

Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.