1 I will extol you, O Lord , for you have drawn me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me.2 O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.3 O Lord , you have brought up my soul from Sheol; you restored me to life from among those who go down to the pit.4 Sing praises to the Lord , O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name.5 For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.6 As for me, I said in my prosperity, "I shall never be moved."7 By your favor, O Lord , you made my mountain stand strong; you hid your face; I was dismayed.8 To you, O Lord , I cry, and to the Lord I plead for mercy:9 "What profit is there in my death, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it tell of your faithfulness?10 Hear, O Lord , and be merciful to me! O Lord, be my helper!"11 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness,12 that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!