The Psalms

[A Psalm; a Song at the Dedication of the House. A Psalm of David.] I Will extol Thee, O Lord, for Thou hast lifted me up, And hast not let my enemies rejoice over me.

O Lord my God, I cried to Thee for help, and Thou didst heal me.

O Lord, Thou hast brought up my soul from Sheol; Thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.

For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a lifetime; Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy [comes] in the morning.

Now as for me, I said in my prosperity, "I will never be moved."

O Lord, by Thy favor Thou hast made my mountain to stand strong; Thou didst hide Thy face, I was dismayed.

To Thee, O Lord, I called, And to the Lord I made supplication:

"What profit is there in my blood, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise Thee? Will it declare Thy faithfulness?

"Hear, O Lord, and be gracious to me; O Lord, be Thou my helper."

Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing; Thou hast loosed my sackcloth and girded me with gladness;

That [my] soul may sing praise to Thee, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to Thee forever.