8. I cried to You, O Lord, and to the Lord I made supplication.
9. What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit (the grave)? Will the dust praise You? Will it declare Your truth and faithfulness to men?
10. Hear, O Lord, have mercy and be gracious to me! O Lord, be my helper!
11. You have turned my mourning into dancing for me; You have put off my sackcloth and girded me with gladness,
12. To the end that my tongue and my heart and everything glorious within me may sing praise to You and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.