New Century Version

Psalms 30:1-10 New Century Version (NCV)

1. I will praise you, Lord,because you rescued me.You did not let my enemies laugh at me.

2. Lord, my God, I prayed to you,and you healed me.

3. You lifted me out of the grave;you spared me from going down to the place of the dead.

4. Sing praises to the Lord, you who belong to him;praise his holy name.

5. His anger lasts only a moment,but his kindness lasts for a lifetime.Crying may last for a night,but joy comes in the morning.

6. When I felt safe, I said,“I will never fear.”

7. Lord, in your kindness you made my mountain safe.But when you turned away, I was frightened.

8. I called to you, Lord,and asked you to have mercy on me.

9. I said, “What good will it do if I dieor if I go down to the grave?Dust cannot praise you;it cannot speak about your truth.

10. Lord, hear me and have mercy on me.Lord, help me.”