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Psalms 30
Berean Standard Bible
Section headings and translator notes come from the publisher; they are reading aids, distinct from the Bible text.
You Turned My Mourning into Dancing
Psalm subtitle:A Psalm. A song for the dedication of the temple. Of David.
Verse1I will exalt You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up and have not allowed my foes to rejoice over me.
Verse2O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.
Verse3O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol; You spared me from descending into the Pit.
Verse4Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, and praise His holy name.
Verse5For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.
Verse6In prosperity I said, “I will never be shaken.”
Verse7O LORD, You favored me; You made my mountain stand strong. When You hid Your face, I was dismayed.
Verse8To You, O LORD, I called, and I begged my Lord for mercy:
Verse9“What gain is there in my bloodshed, in my descent to the Pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness?
Verse10Hear me, O LORD, and have mercy; O LORD, be my helper.”
Verse11You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
Verse12that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.
Translator notes (3)
- Verse 4: Or and praise the memorial of His holiness; see Exodus 3:15.
- Verse 9: Or in my destruction
- Verse 9: Or to corruption