psalm

Psalm 30

Joy in the Morning

A psalm; a dedication song for the house. Davidic.

I will exalt You, Lord,

because You have lifted me up

and have not allowed my enemies

to triumph over me.

Lord my God,

I cried to You for help, and You healed me.

Lord, You brought me up from Sheol;

You spared me from among those

going down[a] to the Pit.

Sing to Yahweh, you His faithful ones,

and praise His holy name.

For His anger lasts only a moment,

but His favor, a lifetime.

Weeping may spend the night,

but there is joy in the morning.

When I was secure, I said,

“I will never be shaken.”

Lord, when You showed Your favor,

You made me stand like a strong mountain;

when You hid Your face, I was terrified.

Lord, I called to You;

I sought favor from my Lord:

“What gain is there in my death,

if I go down to the Pit?

Will the dust praise You?

Will it proclaim Your truth?

10 Lord, listen and be gracious to me;

Lord, be my helper.”

11 You turned my lament into dancing;

You removed my sackcloth

and clothed me with gladness,

12 so that I can sing to You and not be silent.

Lord my God, I will praise You forever.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 30:3 Some Hb mss, LXX, Theod, Orig, Syr; other Hb mss, Aq, Sym, Tg, Jer read from going down