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Psalms 30 Summary

Thou Hast Turned My Mourning Into Dancing

The psalmist extols the Lord, who has lifted him up and healed him from sickness. God brought his soul from the grave and kept him from the pit; he therefore sings and gives thanks for God's holiness. Though anger endures but a moment, his favour brings life; weeping endures for a night, but joy comes in the morning, and the psalmist's glory shall sing praise to God for ever.

Key themes

Healing and deliveranceThanksgivingJoy restoredGod's mercy endures

Key verses

Psalms 30:1

I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.

Psalms 30:2

O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.

Psalms 30:5

For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

Psalms 30:11

Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

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