Psalms 30 (NIV)

I will exalt you, Lord , for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me.

Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.

You, Lord , brought me up from the realm of the dead; you spared me from going down to the pit.

Sing the praises of the Lord , you his faithful people; praise his holy name.

For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.

When I felt secure, I said, “I will never be shaken.”

Lord , when you favored me, you made my royal mountain stand firm; but when you hid your face, I was dismayed.

To you, Lord , I called; to the Lord I cried for mercy:

“What is gained if I am silenced, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it proclaim your faithfulness?

Hear, Lord , and be merciful to me; Lord , be my help.”

You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,

that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.