Psalm 30

Joy Comes with the Morning

A Psalm of David. A song at the dedication of the temple.

[1] I will extol you, O LORD, for you have drawn me up

and have not let my foes rejoice over me.

[2] O LORD my God, I cried to you for help,

and you have healed me.

[3] O LORD, you have brought up my soul from Sheol;

you restored me to life from among those who go down to the pit.

[4] Sing praises to the LORD, O you his saints,

and give thanks to his holy name.

[5] For his anger is but for a moment,

and his favor is for a lifetime.

Weeping may tarry for the night,

but joy comes with the morning.

[6] As for me, I said in my prosperity,

“I shall never be moved.”

[7] By your favor, O LORD,

you made my mountain stand strong;

you hid your face;

I was dismayed.

[8] To you, O LORD, I cry,

and to the Lord I plead for mercy:

[9] “What profit is there in my death,

if I go down to the pit?

Will the dust praise you?

Will it tell of your faithfulness?

[10] Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me!

O LORD, be my helper!”

[11] You have turned for me my mourning into dancing;

you have loosed my sackcloth

and clothed me with gladness,

[12] that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent.

O LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever! (ESV)

Psummer of Psalms: Psalm 30