Psalms

Joy in the Morning

30  I will exalt You, Lord,because You have lifted me up and have not allowed my enemiesto triumph over me. 2 Lord my God,I cried to You for help, and You healed me. 3† Lord, You brought me up from •Sheol; You spared me from among thosegoing down  to the •Pit. 

4† Sing to •Yahweh, you His faithful ones,and praise His holy name. 5 For His anger lasts only a moment,but His favor, a lifetime.Weeping may spend the night,but there is joy in the morning. 

6 When I was secure, I said,“I will never be shaken.” 7 Lord, when You showed Your favor,You made me stand like a strong mountain; when You hid Your face, I was terrified. 8 Lord, I called to You;I sought favor from my Lord: 9 “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 •sackclothand clothed me with gladness, 12 so that I can sing to You and not be silent.Lord my God, I will praise You forever.