Psalms 30

Berean Standard Bible

Chapter summary

The psalmist begins by vowing to exalt the LORD for lifting him up, healing him, and preventing his foes from rejoicing. He acknowledges that the LORD pulled him up from Sheol and spared him from descending into the Pit. Addressing the LORD's saints, he notes that God's anger is fleeting while His favor lasts a lifetime, bringing joy in the morning after a night of weeping. The speaker recalls feeling secure during prosperity, only to become dismayed when the LORD hid His face. In response to this distress, he called out to the LORD, pleaded for mercy, and questioned what gain there would be in his death. Ultimately, the LORD heard his cry, turned his mourning into dancing, removed his sackcloth, and clothed him with joy, prompting the psalmist to promise eternal thanksgiving.

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¹I will exalt You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up and have not allowed my foes to rejoice over me. ²O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me. ³O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol; You spared me from descending into the Pit. ⁴Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, and praise His holy name. ⁵For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning. ⁶In prosperity I said, “I will never be shaken.” ⁷O LORD, You favored me; You made my mountain stand strong. When You hid Your face, I was dismayed. ⁸To You, O LORD, I called, and I begged my Lord for mercy: ⁹“What gain is there in my bloodshed, in my descent to the Pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness? ¹⁰Hear me, O LORD, and have mercy; O LORD, be my helper.” ¹¹You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, ¹²that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.