PSALM 1930

Thanksgiving for Deliverance from Death

1 A psalm. A song for the dedication of the temple. Of David.

2 I praise you, LORD,
for you raised me up and did not let my enemies rejoice over me.

3 O LORD, my God, I cried out to you and you healed me.

4 LORD, you brought me up from Sheol;
you kept me from going down to the pit.

5 Sing praise to the LORD, you faithful;
give thanks to God's holy name.

6 For divine anger lasts but a moment; divine favor lasts a lifetime.
At dusk weeping comes for the night; but at dawn there is rejoicing.

7 Complacent, I once said, "I shall never be shaken."

8 LORD, when you showed me favor I stood like the mighty mountains.
But when you hid your face I was struck with terror.

9 To you, LORD, I cried out; with the Lord I pleaded for mercy:

10 "What gain is there from my lifeblood, from my going down to the grave?
Does dust give you thanks or declare your faithfulness?

11 Hear, O LORD, have mercy on me; LORD, be my helper."

12 You changed my mourning into dancing;
you took off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness.

13 With my whole being I sing endless praise to you.
O LORD, my God, forever will I give you thanks.