Psalm 30:1-Psalm 31:1 - Joy In The Morning

¹ A psalm -- a song used at the dedication of the temple; by David. I will praise you, O Lord, for you lifted me up, and did not allow my enemies to gloat over me. ² O Lord my God, I cried out to you and you healed me. ³ O Lord, you pulled me up from Sheol; you rescued me from among those descending into the grave.

⁴ Sing to the Lord, you faithful followers of his; give thanks to his holy name. ⁵ For his anger lasts only a brief moment, and his good favor restores one's life. One may experience sorrow during the night, but joy arrives in the morning. ⁶ In my self-confidence I said, "I will never be upended." ⁷ O Lord, in your good favor you made me secure. Then you rejected me and I was terrified. ⁸ To you, O Lord, I cried out; I begged the Lord for mercy: ⁹ "What profit is there in taking my life, in my descending into the Pit? Can the dust of the grave praise you? Can it declare your loyalty? ¹⁰ Hear, O Lord, and have mercy on me! O Lord, deliver me!"

¹¹ Then you turned my lament into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and covered me with joy. ¹² So now my heart will sing to you and not be silent; O Lord my God, I will always give thanks to you.

¹ For the music director; a psalm of David. In you, O Lord, I have taken shelter! Never let me be humiliated! Vindicate me by rescuing me!