1A psalm (a song for the dedication of the temple): for David I SHALL exalt you, LORD; you have lifted me up and have not let my enemies be jubilant over me.
2LORD my God, I cried to you and you healed me.
3You have brought me up, LORD, from Sheol, and saved my life as I was sinking into the abyss.
4Sing a psalm to the LORD, all you his loyal servants; give thanks to his holy name.
5In his anger is distress, in his favour there is life. Tears may linger at nightfall, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
6I felt secure and said, “I can never be shaken.”
7LORD, by your favour you made my mountain strong; when you hid your face, I was struck with dismay.
8To you, LORD, I called and pleaded with you for mercy:
9“What profit is there in my death, in my going down to the pit? Can the dust praise you? Can it proclaim your truth?
10Hear, LORD, and be gracious to me; LORD, be my helper.”
11You have turned my laments into dancing; you have stripped off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
12that I may sing psalms to you without ceasing. LORD my God, I shall praise you for ever.