Psalm 30

1. I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
2. O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
3. O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
4. Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
5. For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
6. And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.
7. Lord, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.
8. I cried to thee, O Lord; and unto the Lord I made supplication.
9. What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?
10. Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me: Lord, be thou my helper.
11. Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
12. To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

Psalm 30 is a song of thanksgiving and praise for deliverance from affliction and the restoration of joy. The psalmist begins by exalting the Lord for lifting them up and preventing their enemies from rejoicing over their downfall.

The psalmist recounts their experience of calling out to God in distress and being healed and saved from the brink of death. They urge the saints to join in singing praises to God and giving thanks for His holiness and mercy.

The psalmist reflects on the transient nature of God’s anger and the enduring life found in His favor, contrasting the temporary weeping of sorrow with the lasting joy that comes in the morning. They acknowledge God’s sovereignty over their life, even in times of prosperity and trouble.

The psalmist pleads for God’s continued mercy and assistance, recognizing their own mortality and the need for divine intervention. They celebrate God’s transformation of mourning into dancing, replacing sorrow with gladness and praise.

In conclusion, Psalm 30 resounds with gratitude and devotion to God, expressing a commitment to sing His praises forever. It serves as a testimony to God’s faithfulness in delivering His people from affliction and turning their sorrow into joy.