[1] A Psalm of David. A Song at the dedication of the Temple. [2] I will
extol thee, O LORD, for thou hast drawn me up, and hast not let my foes
rejoice over me. [3] O LORD my God, I cried to thee for help, and thou hast
healed me. [4] O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from Sheol, restored me
to life from among those gone down to the Pit. [5] Sing praises to the
LORD, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name. [6] For his anger
is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for
the night, but joy comes with the morning. [7] As for me, I said in my
prosperity, "I shall never be moved." [8] By thy favor, O LORD, thou hadst
established me as a strong mountain; thou didst hide thy face, I was
dismayed. [9] To thee, O LORD, I cried; and to the LORD I made
supplication: [10] "What profit is there in my death, if I go down to the
Pit? Will the dust praise thee? Will it tell of thy faithfulness? [11]
Hear, O LORD, and be gracious to me! O LORD, be thou my helper!" [12] Thou
hast turned for me my mourning into dancing; thou hast loosed my sackcloth
and girded me with gladness, [ (Psalms 30:13) that my soul may praise thee
and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to thee for ever. ]