8. I cried out to you, O lord.I begged the Lord for mercy, saying,
9. “What will you gain if I die,if I sink into the grave?Can my dust praise you?Can it tell of your faithfulness?
10. Hear me, lord, and have mercy on me.Help me, O lord.”
11. You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing.You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy,
12. that I might sing praises to you and not be silent.O lord my God, I will give you thanks forever!