Psalm 30. Exaltabo te, Domine.

1. I will exalt you, O Lord, because you have lifted me up *
   and have not let my enemies triumph over me.
2. O Lord my God, I cried out to you, *
   and you restored me to health.
3. You brought me up, O Lord, from the dead; *
   you restored my life as I was going down to the grave.
4. Sing to the Lord, you servants of his; *
   give thanks for the remembrance of his holiness.
5. For his wrath endures but the twinkling of an eye, *
   his favor for a lifetime.
6. Weeping may spend the night, *
   but joy comes in the morning.
7. While I felt secure, I said, "I shall never be disturbed. *
   You, Lord, with your favor, made me as strong as the mountains."
8. Then you hid your face, *
   and I was filled with fear.
9. I cried to you, O Lord; *
   I pleaded with the Lord, saying,
10. "What profit is there in my blood, if I go down to the Pit? *
    will the dust praise you or declare your faithfulness?
11. Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me; *
    O Lord, be my helper."
12. You have turned my wailing into dancing; *
    you have put off my sack-cloth and clothed me with joy.
13. Therefore my heart sings to you without ceasing; *
    O Lord my God, I will give you thanks for ever.