1 A Psalm. -- A song of the dedication of the house of David. I exalt Thee, O Jehovah, For Thou hast drawn me up, and hast not let mine enemies rejoice over me.

2 J ehovah my God, I have cried to Thee, And Thou dost heal me.

3 J ehovah, Thou hast brought up from Sheol my soul, Thou hast kept me alive, From going down the pit.

4 S ing praise to Jehovah, ye His saints, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness,

5 F or -- a moment in His anger, Life in His good-will, At even remaineth weeping, and at morn singing.

6 A nd I -- I have said in mine ease, `I am not moved -- to the age.

7 O Jehovah, in Thy good pleasure, Thou hast caused strength to remain for my mountain,' Thou hast hidden Thy face -- I have been troubled.

8 U nto Thee, O Jehovah, I call, And unto Jehovah I make supplication.

9 ` What gain in my blood? In my going down unto corruption? Doth dust thank Thee? doth it declare Thy truth?

10 H ear, O Jehovah, and favour me, O Jehovah, be a helper to me.'

11 T hou hast turned my mourning to dancing for me, Thou hast loosed my sackcloth, And girdest me joy.

12 S o that honour doth praise Thee, and is not silent, O Jehovah, my God, to the age I thank Thee!