Be merciful to me, O LORD! See the sufferings my enemies cause me! Rescue me from death, O LORD,

that I may stand before the people of Jerusalem and tell them all the things for which I praise you. I will rejoice because you saved me.

In times of trouble he will shelter me; he will keep me safe in his Temple and make me secure on a high rock.

So I will triumph over my enemies around me. With shouts of joy I will offer sacrifices in his Temple; I will sing, I will praise the LORD.

You have changed my sadness into a joyful dance; you have taken away my sorrow and surrounded me with joy.

So I will not be silent; I will sing praise to you. LORD, you are my God; I will give you thanks forever.

Help me to speak, Lord, and I will praise you.

I will bring burnt offerings to your house; I will offer you what I promised.

I will offer sheep to be burned on the altar; I will sacrifice bulls and goats, and the smoke will go up to the sky.

Every day I will thank you; I will praise you forever and ever.

Praise him with drums and dancing. Praise him with harps and flutes.

The Sovereign LORD gives me strength. He makes me sure-footed as a deer and keeps me safe on the mountains.