| 1 A psalm. A song. For the dedication of the temple. Of David. I will exalt you, O LORD, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. |
| 2 O LORD my God, I called to you for help and you healed me. |
| 3 O LORD, you brought me up from the grave; you spared me from going down into the pit. |
| 4 Sing to the LORD, you saints of his; praise his holy name. |
| 5 For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. |
| 6 When I felt secure, I said, "I will never be shaken." |
| 7 O LORD, when you favored me, you made my mountain stand firm; but when you hid your face, I was dismayed. |
| 8 To you, O LORD, I called; to the Lord I cried for mercy: |
| 9 "What gain is there in my destruction, in my going down into the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it proclaim your faithfulness? |
| 10 Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me; O 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 to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever. |
