Chapter Summary
Psalm 30 is a thanksgiving psalm for healing. David praises God for lifting him up from the grave, for turning mourning into dancing and removing his sackcloth to clothe him with gladness. He reflects on his prior prosperity when he felt secure, then his distress when God hid His face. The psalm teaches that weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
Key Verses in This Chapter
Psalms Chapter 30
Chapter 30 of Psalms from the Holy Bible
Verses
Psalms 30:1
I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
Psalms 30:2
O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
Psalms 30:3
O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
Psalms 30:4
Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
Psalms 30:5
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Psalms 30:6
And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.
Psalms 30:7
LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.
Psalms 30:8
I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication.
Psalms 30:9
What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?
Psalms 30:10
Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper.
Psalms 30:11
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
Psalms 30:12
To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.
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What is Psalms Chapter 30 about?
Psalms Chapter 30 is part of the book of Psalms in the Wisdom Literature (Poetic Books). This chapter contains 12 verses. Read the full text above to study its message in context with the surrounding chapters.
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