Psalm 30 :: New International Version (NIV)

Psa 30:1

Psa 30:1 [fn]A psalm. A song. For the dedication of the temple.[fn] Of David. I will exalt you, LORD, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me.

Psa 30:2

Psa 30:2LORD my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.

Psa 30:3

Psa 30:3You, LORD, brought me up from the realm of the dead; you spared me from going down to the pit.

Psa 30:4

Psa 30:4Sing the praises of the LORD, you his faithful people; praise his holy name.

Psa 30:5

Psa 30:5For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.

Psa 30:6

Psa 30:6When I felt secure, I said, “I will never be shaken.”

Psa 30:7

Psa 30:7LORD, when you favored me, you made my royal mountain[fn] stand firm; but when you hid your face, I was dismayed.

Psa 30:8

Psa 30:8To you, LORD, I called; to the Lord I cried for mercy:

Psa 30:9

Psa 30:9“What is gained if I am silenced, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it proclaim your faithfulness?

Psa 30:10

Psa 30:10Hear, LORD, and be merciful to me; LORD, be my help.”

Psa 30:11

Psa 30:11You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,

Psa 30:12

Psa 30:12that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. LORD my God, I will praise you forever.

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NIV Footnotes

(30:1)

In Hebrew texts 30:1-12 is numbered 30:2-13.

(30:1)

Title: Or palace

(30:7)

That is, Mount Zion

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