Psalm 30

O LORD, I will exalt your name

for you have rescued me;

You did not let my foes rejoice

and gloat triumphantly.

LORD God, in need I cried to you

and you restored my health.

O LORD, you brought me from the grave

and saved my soul from death.

You holy ones, sing to the LORD;

sing out with joyful voice.

When you recall his holy name,

then praise him and rejoice.

His anger but a moment lasts;

life-long his favour stays.

Though tears may last throughout the night,

joy comes with morning’s rays.

“I never shall be moved,” I said

in my prosperity.

You made my mountain firm and strong

when you, LORD, favoured me.

But when you hid your face from me

my heart was terrified.

To you, O LORD, I called aloud;

for mercy, Lord, I cried.

What gain will my destruction bring

if I descend to death?

Will dust proclaim your faithfulness

or praise you with its breath?

Hear as I cry, O LORD my God,

and listen to my plea.

Come to my aid in my distress;

have mercy, LORD, on me.

You turned my wailing into dance;

no longer was I sad.

My sackcloth gone, you gave me clothes

of joy, and I was glad.

Therefore my heart will sing to you

and never cease to praise;

To your great name, O LORD my God,

I will give thanks always.