1 - ?A psalm. A song. For the dedication of the temple.
I will exalt you, Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me.
2 - Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.
3 - You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead; you spared me from going down to the pit.
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
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.