Berean Study Bible | Christian Standard Bible |
1A Psalm. A song for the dedication of the temple. Of David. I will exalt You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up and have not allowed my foes to rejoice over me. | 1I will exalt you, LORD, because you have lifted me up and have not allowed my enemies to triumph over me. |
2O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me. | 2LORD my God, I cried to you for help, and you healed me. |
3O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol; You spared me from descending into the Pit. | 3LORD, you brought me up from Sheol; you spared me from among those going down to the Pit. |
4Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, and praise His holy name. | 4Sing to the LORD, you his faithful ones, and praise his holy name. |
5For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning. | 5For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor, a lifetime. Weeping may stay overnight, but there is joy in the morning. |
6In prosperity I said, “I will never be shaken.” | 6When I was secure, I said, "I will never be shaken." |
7O LORD, You favored me; You made my mountain stand strong. When You hid Your face, I was dismayed. | 7LORD, when you showed your favor, you made me stand like a strong mountain; when you hid your face, I was terrified. |
8To You, O LORD, I called, and I begged my Lord for mercy: | 8LORD, I called to you; I sought favor from my Lord: |
9“What gain is there in my bloodshed, in my descent to the Pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness? | 9"What gain is there in my death, if I go down to the Pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it proclaim your truth? |
10Hear me, O LORD, and have mercy; O LORD, be my helper.” | 10LORD, listen and be gracious to me; LORD, be my helper." |
11You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, | 11You turned my lament into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, |
12that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever. | 12so that I can sing to you and not be silent. LORD my God, I will praise you forever. |
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