A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David
1I will extol You, O Lord; for You have lifted me up, and have not made my foes to rejoice over me. praise, exalt
2O Lord my God, I cried to You, and You have healed me.
3O Lord, You have brought up my soul from the grave: You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
4Sing to the Lord, O youp saints of His, and give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness.
5For His anger endures but a moment; in His favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
6And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved. waver
7Lord, by Your favor You have made my mountain to stand strong: you did hide Your face, and I was troubled.
8I cried to You, O Lord; and to the Lord I made supplication. appeal
9What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise You? Shall it declare Your truth?
10Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me: Lord, be You my helper.
11You have turned for me my mourning into dancing: You have put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; equipped
12To the end that my glory may sing praise to You, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You for ever.
