Psalm 30:9-11

New Catholic Bible

^9 [a]To you, O Lord, I cried out,
    and I implored my God for mercy:
¹⁰ “What advantage would my death provide
    if I descend into the pit?
Can the dust praise you?
    Can it proclaim your faithfulness?
¹¹ Listen, O Lord, and have mercy on me;
    O Lord, be my helper.”