Psalms 30 - Meaning & Verses

"[A Psalm {and} Song {at} the dedication of the house of David.] I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me."

"O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me."

"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."

"Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. {at...: or, to the memorial}"

"For his anger {endureth but} a moment; in his favour {is} life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy {cometh} in the morning. {his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger} {for a night: Heb. in the evening} {joy: Heb. singing}"

Psalms 30:5 reminds us that life's tough times are temporary, like God's brief anger, while His blessings bring lasting joy. If you're facing hardships, remember that sorrow is fleeting, and …

"And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved."

"LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, {and} I was troubled. {made...: Heb. settled strength for my mountain}"

"I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication."

"What profit {is there} in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?"

"Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper."

"Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;"

"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. {my glory: that is, my tongue, or, my soul}"