Psalms 30:4-9

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?