Psalm 30*Thanksgiving for Deliverance1A psalm. A song for the dedication of the Temple.* Of David. I 2I praise you, Lord, for you raised me up and did not let my enemies rejoice over me. 3O Lord, my God, I cried out to you for help and you healed* me. 4Lord, you brought my soul up from Sheol; II 5Sing praise to the Lord, you faithful; give thanks to his holy memory. 6For his anger lasts but a moment; his favor a lifetime. At dusk weeping comes for the night; but at dawn there is rejoicing. III 7Complacent,* I once said, “I shall never be shaken.” 8Lord, you showed me favor, established for me mountains of virtue. But when you hid your face I was struck with terror.b 9To you, Lord, I cried out; with the Lord I pleaded for mercy: 10*“What gain is there from my lifeblood, from my going down to the grave? Does dust give you thanks or declare your faithfulness? 11Hear, O Lord, have mercy on me; Lord, be my helper.” IV 12You changed my mourning into dancing; you took off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness.c 13So that my glory may praise you and not be silent. O Lord, my God, forever will I give you thanks. Book IntroductionFootnotesScripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC All Rights Reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Home |