1I want to tell everyone how good you are, Lord, for you saved me, and you didn't let my enemies triumph over me.

2Lord, my God, I called out to you for help, and you have healed me.

3Lord, you rescued me from the grave, you brought me back to life, saving me from going down into the pit of death.

4You who trust the Lord, sing praises to him, and be thankful for his holy character!

5For his anger only lasts a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime. You may spend the night in tears, but happiness comes with the morning.

6When things were going well, I said, “Nothing will ever shake me!”

7Lord, when you showed me your favor I stood as strong as a mountain; when you turned away from me I was terrified.

8I called out to you for help, Lord. I asked the Lord for grace, saying,

9What would you gain if I die, if I go down into the pit of death? Would my dust praise you? Would it tell of your trustworthiness?

10Please listen to me, Lord, and be gracious to me! Lord, you are the one who helps me.

11You have turned my weeping into dancing. You have taken off my clothes of sackcloth ⁸⁶and dressed me in happiness,

12so I can sing praises to you and not keep quiet. Lord my God, I will thank you forever!