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His anger lasts for only a second,
    but his favor lasts a lifetime.
Weeping may stay all night,
    but by morning, joy!

When I was comfortable, I said,
    “I will never stumble.”
Because it pleased you, Lord,
    you made me a strong mountain.
But then you hid your presence.
    I was terrified.

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For his anger(A) lasts only a moment,(B)
    but his favor lasts a lifetime;(C)
weeping(D) may stay for the night,
    but rejoicing comes in the morning.(E)

When I felt secure, I said,
    “I will never be shaken.”(F)
Lord, when you favored me,
    you made my royal mountain[a] stand firm;
but when you hid your face,(G)
    I was dismayed.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 30:7 That is, Mount Zion