Psalm 30 - New International Version (Anglicised)

Psalm 30

A psalm. A song. For the dedication of the temple. Of David.

¹ I will exalt you, Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me.

² Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.

³ You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead; you spared me from going down to the pit.

⁴ Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people; praise his holy name.

⁵ For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favour lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.

⁶ When I felt secure, I said, ‘I shall never be shaken.’

⁷ Lord, when you favoured me, you made my royal mountain stand firm; but when you hid your face, I was dismayed.

⁸ To you, Lord, I called; to the Lord I cried for mercy:

⁹ ‘What is gained if I am silenced, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it proclaim your faithfulness?

¹⁰ Hear, Lord, and be merciful to me; 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 your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you for ever.