Chapter 30
1 I will praise you, Lord ! You saved me from the grave and kept my enemies from celebrating my death.
2 I prayed to you, Lord God, and you healed me,
3 saving me from death and the grave.
4 Your faithful people, Lord , will praise you with songs and honor your holy name.
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.
6 I felt secure and thought, "I’ll never be shaken!"
7 You, Lord , were my friend, and you made me strong as a mighty mountain. But when you hid your face, I was crushed.
8 I prayed to you, Lord , and in my prayer I said,
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?
10 Have pity, Lord ! Help!"
11 You have turned my sorrow into joyful dancing. No longer am I sad and wearing sackcloth.
12 I thank you from my heart, and I will never stop singing your praises, my Lord and my God.