Psalm 30 is a praise psalm. But as we study through this psalm it might sound sort of like a “lament: a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.” We’ll see David relate how his own pride seemed to bring God’s fearful chastening – which he says almost killed him. But the Lord was merciful and so David praises him for that mercy.
Psalm 30:1-12
A psalm. A song. For the dedication of the temple. Of David.
I will exalt you, LORD, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. LORD my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me. You, LORD, brought me up from the realm of the dead; you spared me from going down to the pit. Sing the praises of the LORD, you his faithful people; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. When I felt secure, I said, “I will never be shaken.” LORD, when you favored me, you made my royal mountain stand firm; but when you hid your face, I was dismayed. To you, LORD, I called; to the Lord I cried for mercy: “What is gained if I am silenced, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it proclaim your faithfulness? Hear, LORD, and be merciful to me; LORD, be my help.” You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. LORD my God, I will praise you forever.
Father God, I praise and thank You for Your loving-kindness and long-suffering towards me and all Your children. Thank You that no matter what difficulty, suffering, pain and even good stuff, I may go through in this life, that weeping will be replaced with laughter and pain with joy. I thank You that I get to see prayers being answered, this does fill my heart with joy. I thank You, praise You and give You all the glory in Jesus Precious Name, Amen.
“For his anger endured but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
(Psalm 30:5)
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