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I will exalt you, Lord
For You lifted me out of the depths
And did not let my enemies gloat over me
By showing to them Your strength

Lord my God, I called to You for help and You healed me
You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead
You spared me from going down to the pit
And made me glad when I was meant to be feeling sad

Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people
Praise his holy name
For his anger lasts only a moment
And in this moment you feel yourself blamed

But his favor lasts a lifetime
Weeping may stay for the night
But rejoicing comes in the morning
And again you feel all right

“I will never be shaken”
When I felt secure, I said
Lord, when you favored me You made my royal mountain stand firm
But when You hid Your face I was dismayed

To you, Lord, I called
To the Lord I cried for mercy
“What is gained if I am silenced
Please let me see

Please let me know
If I go down to the pit risking ever not to be blessed?
Will the dust praise You?
Will it proclaim Your faithfulness?

Hear, Lord, and be merciful to me
Lord, be my help”
You turned my wailing into dancing
Into series of rhythmic steps

You removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy
That my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent
Lord my God, I will praise You forever
Lord I beg keep in my heart Your fire