English / ERV
Psalms 30
Easy-to-Read Version, 2006
- 1[1] LORD, you lifted me out of my troubles. You did not give my enemies a reason to laugh, so I will praise you.
- 2LORD my God, I prayed to you, and you healed me.
- 3LORD, you lifted me out of the grave. I was falling into the place of death, but you saved my life.
- 4Praise the LORD, you who are loyal to him! Praise his holy name[2]!
- 5His anger lasts for a little while, but then his kindness brings life. The night may be filled with tears, but in the morning we can sing for joy!
- 6When I was safe and secure, I thought nothing could hurt me.
- 7Yes, LORD, while you were kind to me, I felt that nothing could defeat me.[3] But when you turned away from me, I was filled with fear.
- 8So, LORD, I turned and prayed to you. I asked you, Lord, to show me mercy.
- 9I said, “What good is it if I die and go down to the grave? The dead just lie in the dirt. They cannot praise you. They cannot tell anyone how faithful you are.
- 10LORD, hear my prayer, and be kind to me. LORD, help me!”
- 11You have changed my sorrow into dancing. You have taken away my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.
- 12You wanted me to praise you and not be silent. LORD my God, I will praise you forever!