1I will exalt You, LORD, for You have lifted me up, And have not let my enemies rejoice over me.
2LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.
3LORD, You have brought up my soul from [233]Sheol; You have kept me alive, [234]that I would not go down to the pit.
4Sing praise to the LORD, you His godly ones, And praise the mention of His holiness.
5For 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.
6Now as for me, I said in my prosperity, “I will never be moved.”
7LORD, by Your favor You have made my mountain to stand strong; You hid Your face, I was dismayed.
8To You, LORD, I called, And to the Lord I pleaded for compassion:
9“What gain is there in my blood, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it declare Your faithfulness?
10“Hear, LORD, and be gracious to me; LORD, be my helper.”
11You have turned my mourning into dancing for me; You have untied my sackcloth and encircled me with joy,
12That my [235]soul may sing praise to You and not be silent. LORD my God, I will give thanks to You forever.