Psalm 30:8-10

Amplified Bible

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I called to You, O Lord,
And to the Lord I made supplication (specific request).
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“What profit is there in my blood (death), if I go down to the pit (grave)?
Will the dust praise You? Will it declare Your faithfulness [to man]?

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“Hear, O Lord, be gracious and show favor to me;
O Lord, be my helper.”