4 Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people;

  praise his holy name.

5 For his anger lasts only a moment,

  but his favor lasts a lifetime;

weeping may stay for the night,

  but rejoicing comes in the morning.

6 When I felt secure, I said,

  “I will never be shaken.”

7 Lord, when you favored me,

  you made my royal mountain stand firm;

but when you hid your face,

  I was dismayed.

8 To you, Lord, I called;

  to the Lord I cried for mercy:

9 “What is gained if I am silenced,

  if I go down to the pit?

Will the dust praise you?

  Will it proclaim your faithfulness?

10 Hear, Lord, and be merciful to me;

  Lord, be my help.”

11 You turned my wailing into dancing;

  you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,

12 that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent.

  Lord my God, I will praise you forever.

**Today's Question**

Why is it tempting for us to trust God only during certain times in our lives?