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Psalms 30

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 30 of 150

1 A Psalm; a Song of Dedication of the House of David. I will exalt You, O Jehovah; for You have lifted me up and have not allowed my enemies to rejoice over me.

2 O Jehovah my God, I cried to You, and You have healed me.

3 O Jehovah, You have brought up my soul from Sheol; You have kept me alive, from going down into the Pit.

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Chapter Summary

David praises Jehovah for His deliverance. He exhorts others to praise Him. A Psalm; a Song of Dedication of the House of David.

Key Hebrew Words

רִנָּֽה ringing cry H7440 · TWOT 2179c
עָפָ֑ר dry earth H6083 · TWOT 1664a
בֽוֹר pit H953 · TWOT 194e
קָדְשֽׁ apartness H6944 · TWOT 1990a
אֶתְחַנָּֽן shew favour H2603 · TWOT 694

People & Context

Dedication of the House

David dedicates his house with a song after Jehovah brings his soul up from Sheol and heals him.

Mourning Turned to Dancing

Jehovah turns David's mourning into dancing, loosening his sackcloth and replacing it with gladness.

Timeline

Dedication of the House

David dedicates his house with a song after Jehovah brings his soul up from Sheol and heals him.

Psalms 30:1-3
Mourning Turned to Dancing

Jehovah turns David's mourning into dancing, loosening his sackcloth and replacing it with gladness.

Psalms 30:11

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