Psalm 30 (Contemporary English Version)

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Psalm 30

Contemporary English Version (CEV)

(A psalm by David for the dedication of the temple.)

A Prayer of Thanks

30 I will praise you, Lord!
    You saved me from the grave
    and kept my enemies
    from celebrating my death.
²I prayed to you, Lord God,
    and you healed me,
³    saving me from death
    and the grave.

⁴Your faithful people, Lord,
will praise you with songs
    and honor your holy name.
⁵Your anger lasts a little while,
    but your kindness lasts
    for a lifetime.
At night we may cry,
    but when morning comes
    we will celebrate.

⁶I was carefree and thought,
    “I’ll never be shaken!”
⁷You, Lord, were my friend,
    and you made me strong
    as a mighty mountain.
But when you hid your face,
    I was crushed.

⁸I prayed to you, Lord,
    and in my prayer I said,
⁹    “What good will it do you
    if I am in the grave?
Once I have turned to dust,
    how can I praise you
or tell how loyal you are?
¹⁰    Have pity, Lord! Help!”

¹¹You have turned my sorrow
    into joyful dancing.
    No longer am I sad
    and wearing sackcloth.^[a]
¹²I thank you from my heart,
    and I will never stop
    singing your praises,
    my Lord and my God.