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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

רָפָא heal H7495 · TWOT 2196
רָצוֹן favor, goodwill H7522 · TWOT 2207a
חָסִיד godly ones H2623 · TWOT 698b
מָחוֹל dancing H4234 · TWOT 623g
שִׂמְחָה gladness, joy H8057 · TWOT 2268b
יָדָה give thanks H3034 · TWOT 847

People & Context

David

The psalmist who praises Jehovah for healing and rescue, his mourning turned into dancing; named in the superscription.

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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