Psalm 30

I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.

I praise you deeply, Lord, for you've raised me high, not letting my enemies celebrate my downfall.

O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.

My dear Lord, I called out to you in my pain, and you, in your infinite kindness, healed me.

O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.

Lord, you've rescued my spirit from the brink of death; you've preserved my life, preventing me from falling into the abyss.

Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

Celebrate the Lord, all you who love Him, and express your gratitude as you recall His pure goodness.

For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

His anger is fleeting, but His love brings life. Tears may last through the night, but happiness arrives with dawn.

And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.

In my good times, I confidently declared, I will never falter.

LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.

God, your love has made my strength unshakeable. But when you turned away, I was filled with distress.

I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication.

I poured out my heart to you, O LORD; I begged for your help, LORD.

What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?

What good is my death, when I descend into the grave? Can the lifeless dust sing your praises or speak of your faithfulness?

Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper.

Listen to me, O LORD, please show me your compassion. LORD, I need you to be my guide and support.

Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

You've transformed my sorrow into joyous dance; you've replaced my grief with radiant happiness.

To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

So that my soul may joyfully sing your praises without end, O LORD my God, I will forever express my gratitude to you.