Psalm 30 (BSB)

You Turned My Mourning into Dancing

1A Psalm. A song for the dedication of the temple. Of David.

I 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.30:4 Or and praise the memorial of His holiness; see Exodus 3:15.

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,30:9 Or in my destruction

in my descent to the Pit?30:9 Or to corruption

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.

Understand Psalm 30

Walk through Psalm 30 verse by verse, then read what three commentaries say about the chapter. The explanations are written for new readers.