Psalm 30:11
“Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;”
KJV
Read in Psalm 30Meaning
The LORD has turned mourning into dancing, removed sackcloth, and clothed the speaker with gladness; the reversal celebrates received relief without commanding grieving people to become cheerful on demand.
Mourning turned to dancing and lasting thanks
Verses 11–12 celebrate the removal of sackcloth, the gift of gladness, and the purpose that the speaker’s glory may sing rather than remain silent.
Read carefully
The LORD has turned mourning into dancing, removed sackcloth, and clothed the speaker with gladness; the reversal celebrates received relief without commanding grieving people to become cheerful on demand.
Reflection
The LORD has turned mourning into dancing, removed sackcloth, and clothed the speaker with gladness; the reversal celebrates received relief without commanding grieving people to become cheerful on demand.