Berean Standard Bible
Psalms 30:1
Psalms 30:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
- New International Version (NIV)I will exalt you, Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me.
- English Standard Version (ESV)I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me.
- New King James Version (NKJV)I will extol You, O Lord, for You have lifted me up, And have not let my foes rejoice over me.
Context of Psalms 30:1
I 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.
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אֲרוֹמִמְךָ֣ יְ֭הוָה כִּ֣י דִלִּיתָ֑נִי וְלֹא־שִׂמַּ֖חְתָּ אֹיְבַ֣י לִֽי׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 30:1
- 2 Samuel 24:25And there he built an altar to the LORD and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. Then the LORD answered the prayers on behalf of the land, and the plague upon Israel was halted.
- 1 Chronicles 21:6But Joab did not include Levi and Benjamin in the count, because the king’s command was detestable to him.
- Deuteronomy 20:5Furthermore, the officers are to address the army, saying, “Has any man built a new house and not dedicated it? Let him return home, or he may die in battle and another man dedicate it.
- 2 Samuel 5:11Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David.
- 2 Samuel 6:20When David returned home to bless his own household, Saul’s daughter Michal came out to meet him. “How the king of Israel has distinguished himself today!” she said. “He has uncovered himself today in the sight of the maidservants of his subjects, like a vulgar person would do.”
- 2 Samuel 7:2he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.”
- 2 Samuel 20:3When David returned to his palace in Jerusalem, he took the ten concubines he had left to take care of the palace, and he placed them in a house under guard. He provided for them, but he no longer slept with them. They were confined until the day of their death, living as widows.
- Psalms 34:3Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together.
- Psalms 66:17I cried out to Him with my mouth and praised Him with my tongue.
- Psalms 145:1I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever.
- Daniel 4:37Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.
- Psalms 27:6Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.
- Psalms 28:9Save Your people and bless Your inheritance; shepherd them and carry them forever.
- Psalms 13:4lest my enemy say, “I have overcome him,” and my foes rejoice when I fall.
- Psalms 25:2in You, my God, I trust. Do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.
- Psalms 35:19Let not my enemies gloat over me without cause, nor those who hate me without reason wink in malice.
Commentaries on Psalms 30:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1I will extol thee - for thou hast lifted me up - I will lift thee up, for thou hast lifted me up. Thou hast made me blessed, and I will make thee glorious. Thou hast magnified me in thy mercy; and I will show forth thy praise, and speak good of thy name. I have made some remarks on this Psalm in the Introduction. In this Psalm we find seven different states of mind distinctly marked: - It is implied, in the first verse, that David had been in great…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1I will extol thee - literally, “I will exalt thee;” that is, he would make God first and supreme in his thoughts and affections; he would do what he could to make Him known; he would elevate Him high in his praises. For thou hast lifted me up - To wit, from the state of danger in which I was Psalm 30:2-3. The Hebrew word used here means properly to draw out, as from a well; and then, to deliver, to set free. As God had thus lifted him up, it was proper…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Praise to God for deliverance. (1-5) Others encouraged by his example. (6-12) Verses 1-5 The great things the Lord has done for us, both by his providence and by his grace, bind us in gratitude to do all we can to advance his kingdom among men, though the most we can do is but little. God's saints in heaven sing to him; why should not those on earth do the same? Not one of all God's perfections carries in it more terror to the wicked, or more comfort to…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1I will exalt You is a call to praise and thank the Lord (Psalms 34:3; 81:1; 99:5, 9; 107:32; 118:28; 145:1; see Exodus 15:1; Isaiah 25:1). You have lifted me up: God saved the psalmist from death (Psalm 30:3). God, in his justice and care, did not let the psalmist’s enemies win (see Psalms 26:9; 27:12; 28:3; 31:8).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-121. lifted me up--as one is drawn from a well (Psa 40:2).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 30
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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