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Psalm 30

You Turned My Mourning into Dancing

verse 1A Psalm. A song for the dedication of the temple. Of David.

I will exalt You, O LORD,

for You have lifted me up

and have not allowed my foes

to rejoice over me.

verse 2O LORD my God, I cried to You for help,

and You healed me.

verse 3O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol;

You spared me from descending into the Pit.

verse 4Sing to the LORD, O you His saints,

and praise His holy name.a

verse 5For His anger is fleeting,

but His favor lasts a lifetime.

Weeping may stay the night,

but joy comes in the morning.

verse 6In prosperity I said,

“I will never be shaken.”

verse 7O LORD, You favored me;

You made my mountain stand strong.

When You hid Your face,

I was dismayed.

verse 8To You, O LORD, I called,

and I begged my Lord for mercy:

verse 9“What gain is there in my bloodshed,b

in my descent to the Pit?c

Will the dust praise You?

Will it proclaim Your faithfulness?

verse 10Hear me, O LORD, and have mercy;

O LORD, be my helper.”

verse 11You turned my mourning into dancing;

You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,

verse 12that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent.

O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.

Translation notes

  1. a 4 Or and praise the memorial of His holiness; see Exodus 3:15.
  2. b 9 Or in my destruction
  3. c 9 Or to corruption

Berean Standard Bible (BSB) Source: Berean.Bible