A psalm. A song. For the dedication of the temple.
Of David.
1 I will exalt you,Lord,
for you lifted me out of the depths
and did not let my enemies gloat over me.
2 Lordmy God, I called to you for help,
and you healed me.
3 You,Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead;
you spared me from going down to the pit.
4 Sing the praises of theLord, you his faithful people;
praise his holy name.
5 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.
6 When I felt secure, I said,
“I will never be shaken.”
7 Lord, when you favored me,
you made my royal mountainstand firm;
but when you hid your face,
I was dismayed.
8 To you,Lord, I called;
to the Lord I cried for mercy:
9 “What is gained if I am silenced,
if I go down to the pit?
Will the dust praise you?
Will it proclaim your faithfulness?
10 Hear,Lord, and be merciful to me;
Lord, be my help.”
11 You turned my wailing into dancing;
you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
12 that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent.
Lordmy God, I will praise you forever.
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