Psalms 30

Joy Comes with the Morning

1 I will extol thee, O LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. References Lord: Psalms 27:6, 140:8. Parallel theme: Psalms 13:4, 25:2, 28:9, 35:19, 41:11, 79:10, 2 Samuel 5:11, Daniel 4:37 +5

2 O LORD my GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. References Lord: Psalms 6:2, 88:13, 118:18. References God: Genesis 20:17, Exodus 15:26, 2 Kings 20:5. Parallel theme: Psalms 51:8, 147:3 +3

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. References Lord: Psalms 28:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 16:10, 86:13

4 Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. References Lord: 1 Chronicles 16:4. Holy: Psalms 97:12, 132:9, Revelation 4:8

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. Parallel theme: Psalms 16:11, 46:5, 59:16, 63:3, 103:9, 103:17, 143:8, Isaiah 26:20, Matthew 5:4, 2 Corinthians 4:17 +5

6 And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved. Parallel theme: Psalms 16:8, 119:117, Luke 12:19, 2 Corinthians 12:7

7 LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled. References Lord: Psalms 5:12, 143:7. Parallel theme: Psalms 30:5, 40:2, 89:17, 104:29, Deuteronomy 31:17, Job 10:12 +3

8 I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication. References Lord: Psalms 34:6

9 What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truthTruth: אֱמֶת (Emet). The Hebrew emet (אֱמֶת) means truth or faithfulness—reliability and conformity to reality. God is true (emet), utterly faithful to His word and character.? Resurrection: Isaiah 38:18. Parallel theme: Psalms 6:5, 118:17, Ecclesiastes 9:10

10 Hear, O LORD, and have mercyMercy: רַחֲמִים (Rachamim). The Hebrew rachamim (רַחֲמִים) derives from 'womb' (rechem), suggesting tender, maternal compassion. God's mercies are 'new every morning' (Lamentations 3:23), showing His compassionate nature. upon me: LORD, be thou my helper. References Lord: Psalms 28:7, 54:4, 143:1. Grace: Psalms 27:7

11 Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; Parallel theme: Psalms 4:7, 30:5, 149:3, 150:4, 2 Samuel 6:14, 2 Chronicles 20:12, Ecclesiastes 3:4, Isaiah 25:8, Jeremiah 31:4, Luke 15:22 +5

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. Resurrection: Psalms 44:8, 145:2. Glory: Psalms 16:9. Parallel theme: Luke 19:40