Psalm 30:1
“I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 30Meaning
The speaker extols the LORD for lifting him up and not allowing enemies to rejoice over his downfall; the emphasis is gratitude for rescue, not a promise that believers will always avoid public defeat.
Rescue, healing, and a call to praise
Verses 1–5 praise the LORD for lifting the speaker up, hearing, healing, and preserving life, then call the faithful to thanksgiving while holding together anger, favor, weeping, and morning joy.
Read carefully
The speaker extols the LORD for lifting him up and not allowing enemies to rejoice over his downfall; the emphasis is gratitude for rescue, not a promise that believers will always avoid public defeat.
Reflection
The speaker extols the LORD for lifting him up and not allowing enemies to rejoice over his downfall; the emphasis is gratitude for rescue, not a promise that believers will always avoid public defeat.