Psalms 30
The psalmist expresses gratitude to God for lifting him out of a desperate situation and healing him, contrasting God's brief anger with his enduring favor. He acknowledges that his own sense of security was misplaced, and that it was only when God hid his face that he felt dismayed. The psalmist then calls out to God for mercy, and God responds by transforming his sorrow into joy. He concludes by promising to give thanks to God forever.
1I will exalt you, O LORD, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me.2O LORD my God, I called to you for help and you healed me.3O LORD, you brought me up from the grave; you spared me from going down into the pit.4Sing to the LORD, you saints of his; praise his holy name.5For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.6When I felt secure, I said, "I will never be shaken."7O LORD, when you favored me, you made my mountain stand firm; but when you hid your face, I was dismayed.8To you, O LORD, I called; to the Lord I cried for mercy:9"What gain is there in my destruction, in my going down into the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it proclaim your faithfulness?10Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me; O LORD, be my help."11You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,12that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever.
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