New International Reader's Version

Psalm 30:5-9 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

5. His anger lasts for only a moment. But his favor lasts for a person's whole life. Sobbing can remain through the night. But joy comes in the morning.

6. When I felt safe, I said, "I will always be secure."

7. Lord, when you showed me your favor, you made my mountain stand firm. But when you turned your face away from me, I was terrified.

8. Lord, I called out to you. I cried to you for your favor.

9. I said, "What good will come if I die? What good will come if I go down into the grave? Can the dust of my dead body praise you? Can it tell how faithful you are?