1. A psalm. A song for the dedication of the Temple. Of David.
2. I praise you, Lord, for you raised me upand did not let my enemies rejoice over me.
3. O Lord, my God,I cried out to you for help and you healed me.
4. Lord, you brought my soul up from Sheol;you let me live, from going down to the pit.
5. Sing praise to the Lord, you faithful;give thanks to his holy memory.
6. For his anger lasts but a moment;his favor a lifetime.At dusk weeping comes for the night;but at dawn there is rejoicing.
7. Complacent, I once said,“I shall never be shaken.”
8. Lord, you showed me favor,established for me mountains of virtue.But when you hid your faceI was struck with terror.
9. To you, Lord, I cried out;with the Lord I pleaded for mercy: