30:1   (A psalm by David for the dedication of the temple.) I will praise you, LORD! You saved me from the grave and kept my enemies from celebrating my death.

30:2   I prayed to you, LORD God, and you healed me,

30:3   saving me from death and the grave.

30:4   Your faithful people, LORD, will praise you with songs and honor your holy name.

30:5   Your anger lasts a little while, but your kindness lasts for a lifetime. At night we may cry, but when morning comes we will celebrate.

30:6   I was carefree and thought, "I'll never be shaken!"

30:7   You, LORD, were my friend, and you made me strong as a mighty mountain. But when you hid your face, I was crushed.

30:8   I prayed to you, LORD, and in my prayer I said,

30:9   "What good will it do you if I am in the grave? Once I have turned to dust, how can I praise you or tell how loyal you are?

30:10   Have pity, LORD! Help!"

30:11   You have turned my sorrow into joyful dancing. No longer am I sad and wearing sackcloth.

30:12   I thank you from my heart, and I will never stop singing your praises, my LORD and my God.