4. Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people; praise his holy name.
5. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
6. When I felt secure, I said, “I will never be shaken.”
7. Lord, when you favored me, you made my royal mountain stand firm; but when you hid your face, I was dismayed.
8. To you, Lord, I called; to the Lord I cried for mercy:
9. “What is gained if I am silenced, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it proclaim your faithfulness?
10. Hear, Lord, and be merciful to me; Lord, be my help.”
11. You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
12. that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.