Psalms 29; Psalms 30

1 Praise the Lord, you mighty angels. Praise the LORD for his glory and strength.

2 Praise the LORD for the glory that belongs to him. Worship the LORD because of his beauty and holiness.

3 The voice of the LORD is heard over the waters. The God of glory thunders. The LORD thunders over the mighty waters.

4 The voice of the LORD is powerful. The voice of the LORD is majestic.

5 The voice of the LORD breaks the cedar trees. The LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon into pieces.

6 He makes the mountains of Lebanon skip like a calf. He makes Mount Hermon jump like a young wild ox.

7 The voice of the LORD strikes with flashes of lightning.

8 The voice of the LORD shakes the desert. The LORD shakes the Desert of Kadesh.

9 The voice of the LORD twists the oak trees. It strips the forests bare. And in his temple everyone cries out, "Glory!"

10 The LORD on his throne rules over the flood. The LORD rules from his throne as King forever.

11 The LORD gives strength to his people. The LORD blesses his people with peace.

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.

2 LORD my God, I called out 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.

4 Sing to the Lord, you who are faithful to him. Praise him, because his name is holy.

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.

6 When I felt safe, I said, "I will always be secure."

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.

8 Lord, I called out to you. I cried to you for your favor.

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?

10 Lord, hear me. Show me your favor. Lord, help me."

11 You turned my loud crying into dancing. You removed my black clothes and dressed 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.