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Lutheran reading notes

In Psalms chapter 30, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.

Theme: Wisdom, prayer, and faithful living Key people: Wise figures Key place: Israel Liturgical use: Wisdom lections
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.
Psalms 30:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
2 O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
Psalms 30:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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.
Psalms 30:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
4 Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. {at...: or, to the memorial}
Psalms 30:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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. {his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger} {for a night: Heb. in the evening} {joy: Heb. singing}
Psalms 30:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
6 And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.
Psalms 30:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
7 LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, {and} I was troubled. {made...: Heb. settled strength for my mountain}
Psalms 30:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
8 I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication.
Psalms 30:8 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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?
Psalms 30:9 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
10 Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper.
Psalms 30:10 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
11 Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
Psalms 30:11 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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. {my glory: that is, my tongue, or, my soul}
Psalms 30:12 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.