Thursday, January 01, 2009

Psa 30:1-12

(1) A Psalm of David. A song at the dedication of the temple. I will extol you, O LORD, for you have drawn me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me.
(2) O LORD my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.
(3) O LORD, you have brought up my soul from Sheol; you restored me to life from among those who go down to the pit.
(4) Sing praises to the LORD, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name.
(5) For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.
(6) As for me, I said in my prosperity, "I shall never be moved."
(7) By your favor, O LORD, you made my mountain stand strong; you hid your face; I was dismayed.
(8) To you, O LORD, I cry, and to the Lord I plead for mercy:
(9) "What profit is there in my death, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it tell of your faithfulness?
(10) Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me! O LORD, be my helper!"
(11) You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness,
(12) that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever!

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