1. I will praise you, Lord!You saved me from the graveand kept my enemiesfrom celebrating my death.
2. I prayed to you, Lord God,and you healed me,
3. saving me from deathand the grave.
4. Your faithful people, Lord,will praise you with songsand honour your holy name.
5. Your anger lasts a little while,but your kindness lastsfor a lifetime.At night we may cry,but when morning comeswe will celebrate.
6. I was carefree and thought,“I'll never be shaken!”
7. You, Lord, were my friend,and you made me strongas 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 youif I am in the grave?Once I have turned to dust,how can I praise youor tell how loyal you are?
10. Have pity, Lord! Help!”
11. You have turned my sorrowinto joyful dancing.No longer am I sadand wearing sackcloth.
12. I thank you from my heart,and I will never stopsinging your praises,my Lord and my God.