1I will exalt you, Lord,for you lifted me out of the depthsand did not let my enemies gloat over me.
2Lord my God, I called to you for help,and you healed me.
3You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead;you spared me from going down to the pit.
4Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people;praise his holy name.
5For his anger lasts only a moment,but his favor lasts a lifetime;weeping may stay for the night,but rejoicing comes in the morning.
6When I felt secure, I said,“I will never be shaken.”
7Lord, when you favored me,you made my royal mountain stand firm;but when you hid your face,I was dismayed.
8To 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?
10Hear, Lord, and be merciful to me;Lord, be my help.”
11You turned my wailing into dancing;you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
12that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent.Lord my God, I will praise you forever.