New Living Translation

Psalms 30 New Living Translation (NLT)

A psalm of David. A song for the dedication of the Temple.

1. I will exalt you, lord, for you rescued me.You refused to let my enemies triumph over me.

2. O  lord my God, I cried to you for help,and you restored my health.

3. You brought me up from the grave, O  lord.You kept me from falling into the pit of death.

4. Sing to the lord, all you godly ones!Praise his holy name.

5. For his anger lasts only a moment,but his favor lasts a lifetime!Weeping may last through the night,but joy comes with the morning.

6. When I was prosperous, I said,“Nothing can stop me now!”

7. Your favor, O  lord, made me as secure as a mountain.Then you turned away from me, and I was shattered.

8. I cried out to you, O  lord.I begged the Lord for mercy, saying,

9. “What will you gain if I die,if I sink into the grave?Can my dust praise you?Can it tell of your faithfulness?

10. Hear me, lord, and have mercy on me.Help me, O  lord.”

11. You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing.You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy,

12. that I might sing praises to you and not be silent.O  lord my God, I will give you thanks forever!