Psalm 30:1-12 - Heartlight

¹I will exalt You, O LORD,

for You have lifted me up

and have not allowed my foes

to rejoice over me.

²O LORD my God, I cried to You for help,

and You healed me.

³O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol;

You spared me from descending into the Pit.

⁴Sing to the LORD, O you His saints,

and praise His holy name.

⁵For His anger is fleeting,

but His favor lasts a lifetime.

Weeping may stay the night,

but joy comes in the morning.

⁶In prosperity I said,

“I will never be shaken.”

⁷O LORD, You favored me;

You made my mountain stand strong.

When You hid Your face,

I was dismayed.

⁸To You, O LORD, I called,

and I begged my Lord for mercy:

⁹“What gain is there in my bloodshed,

in my descent to the Pit?

Will the dust praise You?

Will it proclaim Your faithfulness?

¹⁰Hear me, O LORD, and have mercy;

O LORD, be my helper.”

¹¹You turned my mourning into dancing;

You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,

¹²that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent.

O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.

— Psalm 30:1-12

(BSB)

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A Cry for Help and Health

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Illustration of Psalm 30:2-4 -- O LORD my God, I cried to you for help, and you restored my health. You brought me up from the grave, O LORD. You kept me from falling into the pit of death. Sing to the LORD, all you godly ones! Praise his holy name.

A New Song to Sing

Illustration of Psalm 30:2-3

Illustration of Psalm 30:2-3 -- He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the LORD.

Joyful Dancing

Illustration of Psalm 30:11-12

Illustration of Psalm 30:11-12 -- You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, that I might sing praises to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever!

For his anger lasts only a moment, but...

Illustration of Psalm 30:5

Illustration of Psalm 30:5 -- For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.

Found in His Favor

Illustration of Psalm 30:5

Inspirational illustration of Psalm 30:5 -- For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.

Joy Comes in the Morning

Illustration of Psalm 30:5

Tears may flow in the night, but joy comes in the morning. - Psalm 30:5

You Refused!

Illustration of Psalm 30:1

Illustration of Psalm 30:1 -- I will exalt you, LORD, for you rescued me. You refused to let my enemies triumph over me.

Cross References for Psalm 30:1-12

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