Psalms 30:12

I became a reproach among all mine enemies, but exceedingly so to my neighbours, and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that saw me without fled from me.

Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

11For my life is spent with grief, and my years with groanings: my strength has been weakened through poverty, and my bones are troubled.

13I have been forgotten as a dead man out of mind: I am become as a broken vessel.

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Cross References

Psalms 13:6Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the Lord is his hope.

Psalms 44:8Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, has anointed thee with the oil of gladness beyond thy fellows.

Psalms 71:14He shall redeem their souls from usury and injustice: and their name shall be precious before him.

Psalms 145:2While I live will I praise the Lord: I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist.

Isaiah 61:3that there should be given to them that mourn in Sion glory instead of ashes, the + 61:3 Alex. reads καταστολὴν as one word.oil of joy to the mourners, + 61:3 Or, anointing.the garment of glory for the spirit of heaviness: and they shall be called generations of righteousness, the planting of the Lord for glory.

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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