¹ A Psalm. A song for the dedication of the temple. Of David. I will exalt You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up and have not allowed my foes to rejoice over me.

² O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.

³ O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol; You spared me from descending into the Pit.

⁴ Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, and praise His holy name.¹

1. Or and praise the memorial of His holiness; see Exodus 3:15.

⁵ For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.

⁶ In prosperity I said, “I will never be shaken.”

⁷ O LORD, You favored me; You made my mountain stand strong. When You hid Your face, I was dismayed.

⁸ To You, O LORD, I called, and I begged my Lord for mercy:

⁹ “What gain is there in my bloodshed,¹ in my descent to the Pit?² Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness?

1. Or in my destruction
2. Or to corruption

¹⁰ Hear me, O LORD, and have mercy; O LORD, be my helper.”

¹¹ You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,

¹² that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.