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1 I will praise you, Lord, because you rescued me. You did not let my enemies laugh at me.
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A psalm. A song for the dedication of the house. By David: I will exalt you, ADONAI, because you drew me up; you didn't let my enemies rejoice over me.
2 Lord, my God, I prayed to you, and you healed me.
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ADONAI my God, I cried out to you, and you provided healing for me.
3 You lifted me out of the grave; you spared me from going down to the place of the dead.
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ADONAI, you lifted me up from Sh'ol; you kept me alive when I was sinking into a pit.
4 Sing praises to the Lord, you who belong to him; praise his holy name.
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Sing praise to ADONAI, you faithful of his; and give thanks on recalling his holiness.
5 His anger lasts only a moment, but his kindness lasts for a lifetime. Crying may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
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For his anger is momentary, but his favor lasts a lifetime. Tears may linger for the night, but with dawn come cries of joy.
6 When I felt safe, I said, "I will never fear."
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Once I was prosperous and used to say, that nothing could ever shake me
7 Lord, in your kindness you made my mountain safe. But when you turned away, I was frightened.
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when you showed me favor, ADONAI, I was firm as a mighty mountain. But when you hid your face, I was struck with terror.
8 I called to you, Lord, and asked you to have mercy on me.
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I called to you, ADONAI; to ADONAI I pleaded for mercy:
9 I said, "What good will it do if I die or if I go down to the grave? Dust cannot praise you; it cannot speak about your truth.
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"What advantage is there in my death, in my going down to the pit? Can the dust praise you? Can it proclaim your truth?
10 Lord, hear me and have mercy on me. Lord, help me."
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Hear me, ADONAI, and show me your favor! ADONAI, be my helper!"
11 You changed my sorrow into dancing. You took away my clothes of sadness, and clothed me in happiness.
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You turned my mourning into dancing! You removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
12 I will sing to you and not be silent. Lord, my God, I will praise you forever. For the director of music. A psalm of David.
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so that my well-being can praise you and not be silent; ADONAI my God, I will thank you forever!
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Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.