Psalm, 30

A melody. A song of inauguration of the house. Of David.

¹ I will exalt you, O Jehovah, for you have lifted^*1 me up; You did not let my enemies rejoice over me.

² O Jehovah my God, I cried to you for help, and you healed me.

³ O Jehovah, you have lifted me^*1 up from the Grave.^*2 You kept me alive; you spared me from sinking into the pit.^*3

⁴ Sing praises^*1 to Jehovah, you his loyal ones, Give thanks to his holy name;^*2

⁵ Because being under his anger is only for a moment, But being in his favor^*1 is for a lifetime. Weeping may come in the evening, but in the morning, there is a joyful cry.

⁶ When I was untroubled, I said: “I will never be shaken.”^*1

⁷ O Jehovah, while I was in your favor,^*1 you made me as strong as a mountain. But when you hid your face, I became terrified.

⁸ To you, O Jehovah, I kept calling; And to Jehovah, I kept pleading for favor.

⁹ What profit is there in my death,^*1 in my going down to the pit?^*2 Will the dust praise you? Will it tell of your faithfulness?

¹⁰ Hear, O Jehovah, and show me favor. O Jehovah, become my helper.

¹¹ You have changed my mourning into dancing; You have removed my sackcloth, and you clothe me with rejoicing,

¹² So that I^*1 may sing your praise and not keep silent. O Jehovah my God, I will praise you forever.