Psalm 30

Psalm 30

WEDNESDAY  Reflections

This psalm sings the praise of God delivering David from sickness and death. It tells of God’s recovery of David and his victory.

The notes tell us this was a song sung at the dedication of the temple. It seems appropriate for such an occasion that this song be sung. A song of God bringing someone from the edge of death to triumph. In our victory over sin and Satan, we too can sing praise to God. For me, this psalm is a song to be song/read by anyone who has received salvation through Jesus Christ. We have been saved, lifted up, and we have the victory. We cannot be silent.

Psa 30:1-12
(1)  A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David. I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
(2)  O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
(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.
(4)  Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
(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.
(6)  And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.
(7)  LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.
(8)  I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication.
(9)  What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?
(10)  Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper.
(11)  Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
(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.

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