Psalms 30:11

For my life has fallen into sorrow, and my years into sighing. My virtue has been weakened in poverty, and my bones have been disturbed.

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In The King James Version

Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

In Context

10Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am troubled. My eye has been disturbed by wrath, along with my soul and my gut.

12I have become a disgrace among all my enemies, and even more so to my neighbors, and a dread to my acquaintances. Those who catch sight of me, flee away from me.

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Cross References

Genesis 45:28and he said: “It is enough for me, if my son Joseph is still alive. I will go and see him before I die.”

2 Chronicles 20:3Then Jehoshaphat, being terrified with fear, gave himself entirely to petitioning the Lord, and he proclaimed a fast for all of Judah.

2 Chronicles 20:12Therefore, will you, our God, not judge them? Certainly, in us there is not enough strength so that we would be able to withstand this multitude, which rushes against us. But although we do not know what we ought to do, we have this alone remaining, that we direct our eyes to you.”

Nehemiah 8:10And he said to them: “Go, eat fat foods and drink sweet drinks, and send portions to those who have not prepared for themselves. For it is the holy day of the Lord. And do not be sad. For the joy of the Lord is also our strength.”

Psalms 4:7The light of your countenance, Lord, has been sealed upon us. You have given joy to my heart.

Psalms 30:5You will lead me out of this snare, which they have hidden for me. For you are my protector.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 30:7-12

Prayer and Praise. 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… Read the whole commentary →

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