A psalm. A song. For the dedication of the temple. Of David.
1
I will exalt you, O LORD, for you lifted me out of the depths
and did not let my enemies gloat over me.
2
O LORD my God, I called to you for help and you healed me.
3
O LORD, you brought memup from the grave;
you spared me from going down into the pit.
4
Sing to the LORD, you saints of his; praise his holy name.
5
For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime;
weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
6
When I felt secure, I said, "I will never be shaken."
7
O LORD, when you favored me, you made my mountain stand firm;
but when you hid your face, I was dismayed.
8
To you, O LORD, I called; to the LORD I cried for mercy:
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"What gain is there in my destruction, in my going down into the pit?
Will the dust praise you? Will it proclaim your faithfulness?
10
Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me; O LORD, be my help."
11
You turned my wailing into dancing;
you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
12
that my heart may sing to you and not be silent.
O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever.