Psalms 30

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Meaning First Bible · Psalms · chapter 30 of 150

1A Psalm. A Song for the dedication of the House. Of Beloved.

2I will exalt You, O He-Who-Is, for You have lifted me up and have not allowed my foes to rejoice over me.

3O He-Who-Is my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.

4O He-Who-Is, You pulled me up from Place-of-the-Dead; You spared me from descending into the Pit.

5Sing to He-Who-Is, O you His devoted ones, and praise His devoted name.

6For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.

7In prosperity I said, “I will never be shaken.”

8O He-Who-Is, You favored me; You made my mountain stand strong. When You hid Your face, I was dismayed.

9To You, O He-Who-Is, I called, and I begged my Lord for mercy:

10“What gain is there in my bloodshed, in my descent to the Pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness?

11Hear me, O He-Who-Is, and have mercy; O He-Who-Is, be my helper.”

12You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,

13that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O He-Who-Is my God, I will give thanks forever.