New International Reader's Version NIRV
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1 Lord, I will give you honor. You brought me out of deep trouble. You didn't give my enemies the joy of seeing me die.
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I will exalt you, LORD, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me.
2 LORD my God, I called out to you for help. And you healed me.
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LORD my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.
3 Lord, you brought me up from the edge of the grave. You kept me from going down into the pit.
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You, LORD, brought me up from the realm of the dead; you spared me from going down to the pit.
4 Sing to the Lord, you who are faithful to him. Praise him, because his name is holy.
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Sing the praises of the LORD, you his faithful people; praise his holy name.
5 His anger lasts for only a moment. But his favor lasts for a person's whole life. Sobbing can remain through the night. But joy comes in the morning.
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For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
6 When I felt safe, I said, "I will always be secure."
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When I felt secure, I said, “I will never be shaken.”
7 Lord, when you showed me your favor, you made my mountain stand firm. But when you turned your face away from me, I was terrified.
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LORD, when you favored me, you made my royal mountain stand firm; but when you hid your face, I was dismayed.
8 Lord, I called out to you. I cried to you for your favor.
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To you, LORD, I called; to the Lord I cried for mercy:
9 I said, "What good will come if I die? What good will come if I go down into the grave? Can the dust of my dead body praise you? Can it tell how faithful you are?
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“What is gained if I am silenced, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it proclaim your faithfulness?
10 Lord, hear me. Show me your favor. Lord, help me."
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Hear, LORD, and be merciful to me; LORD, be my help.”
11 You turned my loud crying into dancing. You removed my black clothes and dressed me with joy.
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You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
12 So my heart will sing to you. I can't keep silent. Lord, my God, I will give you thanks forever.
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that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. LORD my God, I will praise you forever.
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