The Lord Will

Psalm 30:10

Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me: Lord, be thou my helper.

KJV

Read in Psalm 30

Meaning

The plea “hear, have mercy, be my helper” gathers the psalm’s dependence into direct prayer; mercy is requested rather than manipulated by technique or merit.

False security, distress, and renewed supplication

Verses 6–10 remember confident claims of immovability, the shock of God’s hidden face, renewed crying to the LORD, and an appeal that continued life can continue praise.

Read carefully

The plea “hear, have mercy, be my helper” gathers the psalm’s dependence into direct prayer; mercy is requested rather than manipulated by technique or merit.

Reflection

The plea “hear, have mercy, be my helper” gathers the psalm’s dependence into direct prayer; mercy is requested rather than manipulated by technique or merit.