Psalm 30
JPS TaNaKH 1917
Chapter overview
Psalm 30 gives thanks for restoration from grave illness and danger. Nightlong weeping yields to morning joy, self-confidence is corrected, mourning becomes dancing, and renewed life refuses silence in grateful praise.
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1(30-1) A Psalm; a Song at the Dedication of the House; of David. (30-2) I will extol thee, O LORD, for Thou hast raised me up, and hast not suffered mine enemies to rejoice over me.
2(30-3) O LORD my God, I cried unto Thee, and Thou didst heal me;
3(30-4) O LORD, Thou broughtest up my soul from the nether-world; Thou didst keep me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
4(30-5) Sing praise unto the LORD, O ye His godly ones, and give thanks to His holy name.
5(30-6) For His anger is but for a moment, His favour is for a life-time; weeping may tarry for the night, but joy cometh in the morning.
6(30-7) Now I had said in my security: 'I shall never be moved.'
7(30-8) Thou hadst established, O LORD, in Thy favour my mountain as a stronghold — Thou didst hide Thy face; I was affrighted.
8(30-9) Unto Thee, O LORD, did I call, and unto the LORD I made supplication:
9(30-10) 'What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise Thee? shall it declare Thy truth?
10(30-11) Hear, O LORD, and be gracious unto me; LORD, be Thou my helper.'
11(30-12) Thou didst turn for me my mourning into dancing; Thou didst loose my sackcloth, and gird me with gladness;
12(30-13) So that my glory may sing praise to Thee, and not be silent; O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto Thee for ever.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 30
- Psalm 30:5(30-6) For His anger is but for a moment, His favour is for a…
- Psalm 30:11(30-12) Thou didst turn for me my mourning into dancing; Thou didst…
JPS TaNaKH 1917 — Public Domain. Where these translations come from.