1 A psalm, a song used at the dedication of the temple; by David.I will praise you, O LORD, for you lifted me up and did not allow my enemies to gloat over me.2 O LORD my God,I cried out to you and you healed me.3 O LORD, you pulled me up from Sheol;you rescued me from among those descending into the grave.4 Sing to the LORD, you faithful followers of his;give thanks to his holy name.5 For his anger lasts only a brief moment,and his good favor restores one’s life. One may experience sorrow during the night,but joy arrives in the morning.6 In my self-confidence I said,“I will never be shaken.”7 O LORD, in your good favor you made me secure. Then you rejected me and I was terrified.8 To you, O LORD, I cried out;I begged the Lord for mercy:9 “What profit is there in taking my life, in my descending into the Pit? Can the dust of the grave praise you?Can it declare your loyalty?10 Hear, O LORD, and have mercy on me.O LORD, deliver me.”11 Then you turned my lament into dancing;you removed my sackcloth and covered me with joy.12 So now my heart will sing to you and not be silent;O LORD my God, I will always give thanks to you.