A modern English translation drawn directly from the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts. Translated word-for-word where possible, by a committee with scholarly oversight.
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Psalm 30
Chapter summary coming soon.
Verse 1. A 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.
Verse 2. O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.
Verse 3. O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol; You spared me from descending into the Pit.
Verse 4. Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, and praise His holy name.
Verse 5. For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.
Verse 6. In prosperity I said, “I will never be shaken.”
Verse 7. O LORD, You favored me; You made my mountain stand strong. When You hid Your face, I was dismayed.
Verse 8. To You, O LORD, I called, and I begged my Lord for mercy:
Verse 9. “What gain is there in my bloodshed, in my descent to the Pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness?
Verse 10. Hear me, O LORD, and have mercy; O LORD, be my helper.”
Verse 11. You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
Verse 12. that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.