Psalm 30

1. LORD, yours all praise and glory be.
   Out of the depths you lifted me;
   you healed me and you kept my foes
   from gloating over all my woes.
   You spared me from death’s desolation,
   for you, LORD, heard my supplication.
   
   
2. Sing to the LORD, you saints of his,
   and praise him for his faithfulness.
   God’s anger quickly fades away;
   his love will for a lifetime stay.
   Tears fill the night, but soon thereafter
   the morning dawns with joy and laughter.
   
   
3. I said in my prosperity
   that none could shake or trouble me.
   But it was you, LORD, all along
   who made my mountain firm and strong.
   For when you hid your face, I stumbled;
   I was dismayed, by troubles humbled.
   
   
4. To you I cry for mercy, LORD.
   What profit can my death afford?
   If I go down into the grave,
   can dust proclaim your power to save?
   LORD, hear me! Show your grace and favour.
   Come to my help and be my Saviour.
   
   
5. You turned my mourning and distress
   to joyful dance and happiness,
   stripped off my sackcloth of despair
   and gave me robes of joy to wear.
   O LORD my God, for your great favour
   I will give thanks and praise forever.