[1] I will honor you highly, O LORD, because you have pulled me out of the pit and have not let my enemies rejoice over me. [2] O LORD my God, I cried out to you for help, and you healed me. [3] O LORD, you brought me up from the grave. You called me back to life from among those who had gone into the pit. [4] Make music to praise the LORD, you faithful people who belong to him. Remember his holiness by giving thanks. [5] His anger lasts only a moment. His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may last for the night, but there is a song of joy in the morning. [6] When all was well with me, I said, "I will never be shaken." [7] O LORD, by your favor you have made my mountain stand firm. When you hid your face, I was terrified. [8] I will cry out to you, O LORD. I will plead to the Lord for mercy: [9] "How will you profit if my blood is shed, if I go into the pit? Will the dust of my body give thanks to you? Will it tell about your truth?" [10] Hear, O LORD, and have pity on me! O LORD, be my helper! [11] You have changed my sobbing into dancing. You have removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy [12] so that my soul may praise you with music and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever.
